How to Pronounce "thin end of the wedge"
expression
THIN END uhv THUH WEJ
THIN END ov THUH WEJ
Definition
A small or seemingly harmless action or event that is likely to lead to something much worse or more serious later. It suggests a warning that something minor now could have big negative consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪn/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɛdʒ
British English
θˈɪn/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THIN END uhv THUH WEJ
UK
THIN END ov THUH WEJ
Listen in Context
Allowing this rule is just the thin end of the wedge.
Many people see the new policy as the thin end of the wedge.
If we ignore this, it could be the thin end of the wedge.
Raising the rent a little might seem minor, but it's the thin end of the wedge.