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The World Is Your Oyster

thuh wurld iz yor OY-ster

/ðə wɜːrld ɪz jɔːr ˈɔɪstər/

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Syllable breakdown

theworldisyouroyster

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • With your talent and drive, the world is your oyster.

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