How to Pronounce "stand the test of time"
expression
STAND thuh TEST uhv TIME
STAND thuh TEST ov TIME
Definition
If something stands the test of time, it continues to be good, useful, or respected for a long period, even after many years.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɛst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
stˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɛst/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND thuh TEST uhv TIME
UK
STAND thuh TEST ov TIME
Listen in Context
Classical music has stood the test of time.
This building will stand the test of time.
True friendship can stand the test of time.
Their simple recipe has really stood the test of time—people still love it after decades.