How to Pronounce "if that don't beat all"
expression
IF THAT don't BEET AWL
IF-that don't BEET AWL
Definition
An informal expression used to show strong surprise, disbelief, or amazement at something unexpected, unusual, or hard to believe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbit/ /ˈɔɫ
British English
ˈɪf/ /ðˈæt/ /dəʊnt/ /bˈiːt/ /ˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF THAT don't BEET AWL
UK
IF-that don't BEET AWL
Listen in Context
If that don't beat all, I've lost my keys again!
She got another promotion? If that don't beat all!
The train is late for the third time today—if that don't beat all.
Well, if that don't beat all, my phone just died right before the interview.