How to Pronounce "serve two masters"
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmæstɝz
SURV TOO MAS-terz
sˈɜːv/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɑːstəz
SURV TOO MAH-stuhz
Definition
To try to give loyalty or work for two people or groups whose interests conflict, making it impossible to please both. Often used to mean that one cannot be loyal to two opposing sides at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝv/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmæstɝz
British English
sˈɜːv/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɑːstəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURV TOO MAS-terz
UK
SURV TOO MAH-stuhz
Listen in Context
You cannot serve two masters; you have to choose where your loyalty lies.
She found that trying to serve two masters only made her life more complicated.
If you try to serve two masters, you will end up pleasing no one.
It was obvious the politician was trying to serve two masters and it hurt his reputation.