How to Pronounce "good for what ails you"
expression
GOOD-fer-wut-AYLZ-yoo
GUUD-faw-WOT-AYLZ-yoo
Definition
Something described as 'good for what ails you' is supposed to help with any problem, discomfort, or illness, even if only in a comforting or general sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈeɪɫz/ /ˈju
British English
ɡˈʊd/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈeɪlz/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOOD-fer-wut-AYLZ-yoo
UK
GUUD-faw-WOT-AYLZ-yoo
Listen in Context
A bowl of hot soup is good for what ails you on a cold day.
Grandma says her lemon tea is good for what ails you.
Try some honey; people say it’s good for what ails you.
After a tough week, a night out with friends is good for what ails you.