How to Pronounce "save your breath"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
SAYV your BRETH
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
SAYV yaw BRETH
Definition
Used to tell someone not to bother talking or arguing because it will not change the situation or another person's mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV your BRETH
UK
SAYV yaw BRETH
Listen in Context
You can't convince him, so save your breath.
Save your breath; I've already made my decision.
You can save your breath; she never listens.
Look, save your breath, he's not going to change his mind.