How to Pronounce "don't waste your breath"
expression
DONT WAYST yor BRETH
DOHNT WAYST yaw BRETH
Definition
Said to tell someone not to bother arguing, explaining, or talking because it will not change anything or make a difference.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈweɪst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
dəʊnt/ /wˈeɪst/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT WAYST yor BRETH
UK
DOHNT WAYST yaw BRETH
Listen in Context
Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to him.
She told me, 'Don't waste your breath. They never listen.'
Don't waste your breath on that topic; it's useless.
Honestly, don't waste your breath—she's already made up her mind.