How to Pronounce "without so much as doing"
expression
wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈduɪŋ
wi-THOWT SOH MUCH AZ DOO-ing
wɪðˈaʊt/ /sˈəʊ/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /ˈæs/ /dˈuːɪŋ
with-OWT SOH MUCH AZ DOO-ing
Definition
This phrase means someone did not do even the smallest expected action before something else, emphasizing a lack of basic courtesy or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
wɪðˈaʊt/ /sˈəʊ/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /ˈæs/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wi-THOWT SOH MUCH AZ DOO-ing
UK
with-OWT SOH MUCH AZ DOO-ing
Listen in Context
He left the room without so much as saying goodbye.
She walked past me without so much as a glance.
They took the money without so much as a thank you.
He walked out without so much as an apology after breaking the vase.