How to Pronounce "more than one bargained for"
expression
MOR-than-wun-BAR-guhnd-for
MAW-than-won-BAA-gind-faw
Definition
Used to describe a situation that is more difficult, complicated, or overwhelming than someone expected or was prepared for.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbɑɹɡənd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈɔː/ /ðˈɐn/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈɑːɡɪnd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-than-wun-BAR-guhnd-for
UK
MAW-than-won-BAA-gind-faw
Listen in Context
I got more than I bargained for when I started this new job.
The exam was more than I bargained for; it was very hard.
This project turned out to be more than I bargained for.
I thought babysitting would be easy, but looking after twins was more than I bargained for.