How to Pronounce "of all the nerve"
expression
uhv-AWL-thuh-NURV
ov-AWL-thuh-NURV
Definition
This phrase is used to express shock, disbelief, or annoyance at someone’s rude or bold behavior. It means you think the person has done something outrageously impolite.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəv/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɝv
British English
ˈɒv/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɜːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhv-AWL-thuh-NURV
UK
ov-AWL-thuh-NURV
Listen in Context
Of all the nerve, he parked in my spot again!
She told the boss I was late—of all the nerve!
Of all the nerve, he didn't even say thank you.
You took my lunch from the fridge? Of all the nerve!