How to Pronounce "therein lies the rub"
expression
thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB
thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB
Definition
This expression means 'that's where the problem is' or 'here is the difficulty in the situation.' It is often used to highlight the main obstacle or issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ðɛˈɹɪn/ /ˈɫaɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəb
British English
ðeəɹˈɪn/ /lˈaɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB
UK
thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB
Listen in Context
We want to travel more, but therein lies the rub: we don't have enough money.
He found a new job, but therein lies the rub—it's far from home.
We need more volunteers, and therein lies the rub: no one has time.
People talk about working from home as a dream job, but therein lies the rub—it can get really lonely.