How to Pronounce "you and what army"
expression
YOO and HWUHT AR-mee
YOO and WOT AH-mee
Definition
This sarcastic expression is used to challenge someone who is making a bold threat or claim, meaning they don't have enough power to do what they say.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɑɹmi
British English
jˈuː/ /ˈænd/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈɑːmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO and HWUHT AR-mee
UK
YOO and WOT AH-mee
Listen in Context
If you think you can change the rules, you and what army?
"I'm going to take over the school!" "You and what army?"
He said he could beat us all, but I just replied, "You and what army?"
Whenever someone makes a big threat, people say, "You and what army?"