How to Pronounce "through hell and high water"
expression
ˈθɹu/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈwɔtɝ
THROO HEL and HAI WAW-ter
θɹˈuː/ /hˈɛl/ /ˈænd/ /hˈaɪ/ /wˈɔːtɐ
th-ROO hel and hi WAW-tuh
Definition
This expression means to go through very difficult or dangerous situations in order to achieve something or stay loyal to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹu/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
θɹˈuː/ /hˈɛl/ /ˈænd/ /hˈaɪ/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROO HEL and HAI WAW-ter
UK
th-ROO hel and hi WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
She stayed with her friend through hell and high water.
He finished the race through hell and high water.
We protected our home through hell and high water.
He's promised to help me through hell and high water.