How to Pronounce "know where all the bodies are buried"
expression
NOH wair AWL thuh BAH-deez are BEH-reed
noh WAIR awl thuh BOD-iz air BEH-rid
Definition
To know all the hidden secrets or sensitive information, usually about an organization or group, often because of long experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑdiz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈbɛɹid
British English
nˈəʊ/ /wˈeə/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒdɪz/ /ɛə/ /bˈɛɹɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH wair AWL thuh BAH-deez are BEH-reed
UK
noh WAIR awl thuh BOD-iz air BEH-rid
Listen in Context
She has worked here for 20 years, so she knows where all the bodies are buried.
If you have questions about the past, talk to Sam—he knows where all the bodies are buried.
People trust him because he knows where all the bodies are buried but never shares secrets.
Don’t worry—my assistant knows where all the bodies are buried and can help you find anything you need.