How to Pronounce "the good die young"
expression
thuh GUD DY yung
thuh GUD DY yung
Definition
This expression means people with good character often die at a young age, while those who are less good live longer. It is usually used to express grief or sadness when someone kind dies young.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈdaɪ/ /ˈjəŋ
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /dˈaɪ/ /jˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh GUD DY yung
UK
thuh GUD DY yung
Listen in Context
People often say 'the good die young' when someone kind dies early.
He believed that 'the good die young' after his friend passed away.
Some people use 'the good die young' to comfort themselves after a loss.
It's so unfair—the good die young, and she was one of the best.