How to Pronounce "what one doesn't know won't hurt one"
expression
Definition
This expression means that if someone does not know about something, it cannot upset or harm them. Often used to justify not telling someone unpleasant information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈwən/ /ˈdəzən/, /ˈdəzənt/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈwoʊnt/ /ˈhɝt/ /ˈwən
British English
wˈɒt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈdʌz(ə)nt/ /nˈəʊ/ /wəʊnt/ /hˈɜːt/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT WUHN DUZ-uhnt NOH WOHNT HURT WUHN
UK
WOT WON DUZ-uhnt NOH WOHNT HURT WON
Listen in Context
Some people say what one doesn't know won't hurt one when they hide secrets.
He didn't tell his friend about the mistake because he thought what one doesn't know won't hurt one.
Parents sometimes believe what one doesn't know won't hurt one and don't share bad news with children.
Honestly, what one doesn't know won't hurt one, so just keep it to yourself.