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an elephant never forgets

an EL-uh-funt NEV-er for-GETS

/ən ˈɛlɪfənt ˈnɛvər fərˈɡɛts/

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Syllable breakdown

anelephantneverforgets

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • She remembers every slight — an elephant never forgets.

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