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How to Pronounce "beware of greeks bearing gifts"

expression

bih-WAIR uhv GREEKS BAIR-ing GIFTS
bih-WAIR ov GREETKS bair-ING GIFTS

Definition

This saying means you should be cautious if someone you do not trust offers you a gift or favor, because it may hide a trick or danger.

IPA Transcription

American English

bɪˈwɛɹ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɹiks/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡɪfs/, /ˈɡɪfts

British English

bɪwˈeə/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡriːks/ /bˈeəɹɪŋ/ /ɡˈɪfts

Simplified Pronunciation

US

bih-WAIR uhv GREEKS BAIR-ing GIFTS

UK

bih-WAIR ov GREETKS bair-ING GIFTS

Listen in Context

My father always says, 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts', so I didn't trust that free offer.

The story of the Trojan Horse explains the meaning of 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts'.

Some people say 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts' when they receive something unexpectedly.

If your competitor suddenly starts offering to help, I'd say 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts'.