How to Pronounce "when one is good and ready"
expression
HWEN wun iz GOOD and RED-ee
WEN won iz GOOD and RED-ee
Definition
This expression means someone will do something only when they truly feel ready or are willing, not before, often with a sense of independence or defiance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹɛdi
British English
wˈɛn/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈɛdi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWEN wun iz GOOD and RED-ee
UK
WEN won iz GOOD and RED-ee
Listen in Context
He will clean his room when he is good and ready.
I'll start the project when I'm good and ready.
She will apologize when she is good and ready.
You can nag all you want—I'll go when I'm good and ready.