Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

if you can't beat them, join them

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: if y-ou -can't beat- them, join them
IPA

52

Scrabble Score

25

Letters

4

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

If one's adversaries are stronger, it is better to join their side.

Example Sentences

"GWM seeks gay female for liberal marriage. If you can't beat them, join them!"

Inflected Forms

if you can't beat them (alternative)

Phrases

if you can't beat them, eat them

Questions

What does if you can't beat them, join them mean?: If one's adversaries are stronger, it is better to join their side.

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