How to Pronounce "one thing or another"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /əˈnəðɝ
WUN THING er uh-NUH-ther
wˈɒn/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɔː/ /ɐnˈʌðɐ
WON THING aw uh-NUHTH-uh
Definition
Used to refer vaguely to various tasks, reasons, or activities when you don’t want to specify which ones. Often said when there are many small things occupying your time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /əˈnəðɝ
British English
wˈɒn/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɔː/ /ɐnˈʌðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUN THING er uh-NUH-ther
UK
WON THING aw uh-NUHTH-uh
Listen in Context
Sorry I’m late, I was busy with one thing or another.
I need to go home early, there’s always one thing or another to do.
She missed the meeting because of one thing or another.
It’s hard to relax these days—there’s always one thing or another going on.