How to Pronounce "boys will be boys"
expression
BOYZ wil bee BOYZ
BOYZ wil bee BOYZ
Definition
This phrase is used to suggest that boys or men behave in certain ways because of their nature, especially when excusing playful, naughty, or rough behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɪz/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈbɔɪz
British English
bˈɔɪz/ /wˈɪl/ /bˈiː/ /bˈɔɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOYZ wil bee BOYZ
UK
BOYZ wil bee BOYZ
Listen in Context
When the boys made a mess, their teacher just said, "Boys will be boys."
He ripped his shirt while playing, but his mom laughed and said, "Boys will be boys!"
Whenever they argue and wrestle, people just shrug and say, "Boys will be boys."
"My sons completely covered the dog in mud!" "Well, boys will be boys."