How to Pronounce "a bridge too far"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈtu/ /ˈfɑɹ
uh BRIDGE too FAR
æɪ/ /bɹˈɪdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɑː
uh-BRIDGE too FAR
Definition
An expression meaning an attempt or plan that is too ambitious or goes beyond what is possible, so it is likely to end in failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈtu/ /ˈfɑɹ
British English
æɪ/ /bɹˈɪdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BRIDGE too FAR
UK
uh-BRIDGE too FAR
Listen in Context
Trying to finish the entire project in one day was a bridge too far.
For many students, learning four languages at once might be a bridge too far.
Building the tallest skyscraper in such a small city was a bridge too far.
He did well climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, but Everest would be a bridge too far.