How to Pronounce "waste breath"
expression
WAYST BRETH
WAYST BRETH
Definition
To speak, argue, or try to explain something when you know it will not make any difference because the other person will not listen or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪst/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
wˈeɪst/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYST BRETH
UK
WAYST BRETH
Listen in Context
Don't waste your breath, he never listens to advice.
I tried to explain, but I was just wasting my breath.
You’re wasting your breath arguing with them.
Honestly, it's just wasting breath trying to reason with him.