How to Pronounce "not bat an eye"
expression
NAHT BAT AN EYE
NOT BAT un EYE
Definition
To not show any surprise or emotion in a situation where most people would react.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbæt/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ
British English
nˈɒt/ /bˈæt/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT BAT AN EYE
UK
NOT BAT un EYE
Listen in Context
She heard the loud noise but did not bat an eye.
He lost his wallet and did not bat an eye.
The teacher announced a surprise test, but the students did not bat an eye.
When he saw the broken window, he did not bat an eye and just kept walking.