How to Pronounce "slings and arrows"
expression
SLINGZ and AIR-ohz
SLINGZ and AR-ohz
Definition
An expression meaning the difficulties, attacks, or troubles that people experience in life, especially things that hurt or challenge them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɪŋz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈæɹoʊz/, /ˈɛɹoʊz
British English
slˈɪŋz/ /ˈænd/ /ˈæɹəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLINGZ and AIR-ohz
UK
SLINGZ and AR-ohz
Listen in Context
He bravely faced the slings and arrows of life.
Everyone has to deal with the slings and arrows that come their way.
She was tired after years of the slings and arrows of fortune.
After all the slings and arrows this year, I still managed to stay positive.