How to Pronounce "till hell freezes over"
expression
TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-ver
til HEL FREE-ziz OH-vuh
Definition
This phrase means for an extremely long time, or forever. It is often used to express that something will never happen or someone will never change their mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪɫ/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈfɹizɪz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
tˈɪl/ /hˈɛl/ /fɹˈiːzɪz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-ver
UK
til HEL FREE-ziz OH-vuh
Listen in Context
He said he would wait for me till hell freezes over.
You can ask till hell freezes over, but they won't agree.
I could practice till hell freezes over and never be as good as her.
You can wait till hell freezes over if you want, but he’s not coming back.