How to Pronounce "not bat an eyelid"
expression
NAHT BAT an EYE-lid
not BAT un EYE-lid
Definition
To show no surprise or reaction when something shocking or unexpected happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbæt/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪˌɫɪd
British English
nˈɒt/ /bˈæt/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪlɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT BAT an EYE-lid
UK
not BAT un EYE-lid
Listen in Context
When he heard the bad news, he did not bat an eyelid.
She did not bat an eyelid when the price doubled.
The child broke the vase, but his mother did not bat an eyelid.
You could tell her anything, and she wouldn’t bat an eyelid.