How to Pronounce "whatever helps you sleep at night"
expression
whuh-TEV-er HELPZ yoo SLEEP at NYT
wot-EV-uh HELPS yoo SLEEP at NYT
Definition
This expression is a sarcastic or dismissive way of saying that someone can believe or do whatever makes them feel better, even if it is not true or fair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈhɛɫps/ /ˈju/ /ˈsɫip/ /ˈæt/ /ˈnaɪt
British English
wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /hˈɛlps/ /jˈuː/ /slˈiːp/ /ˈæt/ /nˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
whuh-TEV-er HELPZ yoo SLEEP at NYT
UK
wot-EV-uh HELPS yoo SLEEP at NYT
Listen in Context
"He said he's not cheating, just being friendly." "Whatever helps you sleep at night."
"You think you were fair? Whatever helps you sleep at night."
If you really believe that, whatever helps you sleep at night.
"You keep telling yourself you did the right thing. Whatever helps you sleep at night."