How to Pronounce "all the tea in china"
expression
AWL thuh TEE in CHAI-nuh
AWL thuh TEE in CHAI-nuh
Definition
This expression means that nothing, not even something extremely valuable, could convince someone to do something. It's often used to strongly refuse a request or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈti/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtʃaɪnə
British English
ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiː/ /ˈɪn/ /tʃˈaɪnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL thuh TEE in CHAI-nuh
UK
AWL thuh TEE in CHAI-nuh
Listen in Context
I wouldn't do that for all the tea in China.
She says she won't move for all the tea in China.
Would you quit your job for all the tea in China?
Honestly, I wouldn't trade my dog for all the tea in China.