idiom
the darkest hour is before the dawn
the DARK-est OWR iz beh-FOR the DAWN
ðə ˈdɑːrkɪst aʊər ɪz bɪˈfɔːr ðə dɔːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
thedarkesthourisbeforethedawn
Dictionary meaning
situations often get worse before they improve; the most difficult moment comes just before success
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