How to Pronounce "walk on by"
expression
WAWK-awn-BY
WAWK-on-BY
Definition
To continue walking without stopping, paying attention, or getting involved, especially when you see something you could react to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-awn-BY
UK
WAWK-on-BY
Listen in Context
She saw the broken toy but decided to walk on by.
If you don't want any trouble, just walk on by.
He saw his friend but chose to walk on by.
Sometimes it's better to just walk on by than get involved.