How to Pronounce "until the cows come home"
expression
uhn-TIL thuh KOWZ KUHM HOHM
un-TIL thuh KOWZ KUHM HOHM
Definition
This expression means 'for a very long time' or 'forever', usually suggesting that the action could continue endlessly, often without getting results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈtɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊz/ /ˈkəm/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
ʌntˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊz/ /kˈʌm/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-TIL thuh KOWZ KUHM HOHM
UK
un-TIL thuh KOWZ KUHM HOHM
Listen in Context
You can ask him until the cows come home, but he won't change his mind.
The kids can play outside until the cows come home.
She could talk about her cat until the cows come home.
You can wait until the cows come home, but that bus isn't coming.