How to Pronounce "from a mile away"
expression
FRUHM uh-MYL uh-WAY
fruh-MYLE uh-WAY
Definition
This expression means something is very obvious or easy to notice, even from a great distance. It’s often used to say that a fact or feeling is clear to everyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪɫ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
fɹˈɒm/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRUHM uh-MYL uh-WAY
UK
fruh-MYLE uh-WAY
Listen in Context
You can see he’s nervous from a mile away.
Her excitement was obvious from a mile away.
I could spot the mistake from a mile away.
That fake smile was obvious from a mile away.