How to Pronounce "you'll be sorry you asked"
expression
YOOL bee SAR-ee yoo ASKD
YOOL bee SOR-ee yoo AAHSKT
Definition
Used to warn someone that the answer to their question is long, complicated, or unpleasant, suggesting they might regret asking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjuɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈju/ /ˈæskt/, /ˈæst
British English
juːl/ /bˈiː/ /sˈɒɹi/ /jˈuː/ /ˈɑːskt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOL bee SAR-ee yoo ASKD
UK
YOOL bee SOR-ee yoo AAHSKT
Listen in Context
Trust me, you'll be sorry you asked about my bad day.
If you want the full story, you'll be sorry you asked.
You'll be sorry you asked when you hear how many pets I have.
Honestly, you'll be sorry you asked—it's a long and messy story.