How to Pronounce "a little learning is a dangerous thing"
expression
uh LIT-uhl LUR-ning iz uh DAYN-jur-uhs thing
uh LIT-uhl LUR-ning iz uh DAYN-juh-ruhs thing
Definition
This expression means that knowing only a small part of a subject can lead people to make dangerous mistakes because they think they know more than they really do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈɫɝnɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪndʒɝəs/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /lˈɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪndʒəɹəs/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl LUR-ning iz uh DAYN-jur-uhs thing
UK
uh LIT-uhl LUR-ning iz uh DAYN-juh-ruhs thing
Listen in Context
A little learning is a dangerous thing when working with electricity.
He thinks he can fix cars by himself, but a little learning is a dangerous thing.
Remember, a little learning is a dangerous thing, so study carefully.
Be careful giving advice—you know what they say, a little learning is a dangerous thing.