“when in doubt”
When in doubt is a phrase used to introduce advice about what to do in situations of uncertainty or indecision. It is often followed by a recommended course of action, as in "when in doubt, leave it out." Listen to how native speakers pronounce "when in doubt" in the video clips below.
Hear how "when in doubt" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Invincible, Lie To Me, Mad Men, Parks And Recreation, Poker Face and 5 more.
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YouTubeGood Mythical Morning1.6M views · 2026-02-27
Frozen vs. Fast vs. Fancy Food Taste Test (ft. Mckenna Grace)
“When in doubt.”
Courtney Cox. … Courtney Cox?
Play at 21:18
YouTubeThe Try Guys3.9M views · 2023-11-18
The Try Guys Make Oreos Without A Recipe
“When in doubt...”
put a little more in it. … - Butter it out?
- Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Play at 8:13
YouTubeTigerBelly459K views · 2026-03-12
Dr. K Analyzes Bobby Lee | TigerBelly 545
“when in doubt,”
offense, but [laughter] … >> the lowest lowest effort of a joke,
Play at 32:18
TV ShowInvincible
Invincible — S01E01
“When in doubt,
throw them into space.”
with plutonium! … Huh?
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TV ShowLie To Me
Lie To Me — S02E07
“When in doubt, I just do what she says.”
Just give it a chance. It'll work itself out. … Go on. Off you go, son.
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S05E04
“When in doubt,go with the most expensive, right, Pops?”
but it was valuable advice. … I don't want any wine.
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TV ShowParks And Recreation
Parks And Recreation — S04E05
“WHEN IN DOUBT,
IN PAWNEE, SLAM SALAD.”
UH, I THINK
IT'S GOING PRETTY WELL. … I'M JUST
ESPECIALLY THANKFUL
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TV ShowPoker Face
Poker Face — S01E03
“When in doubt, try tasting it.”
can pick out each
and every note. … Ha, ha. You're adorable.
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TV ShowRome
Rome — S02E06
“When in doubt, attack!”
Where are you going? … Standard on Antony!
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TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S12E23
“When in doubt,
go with the classics.”
So Apocalypse, take two.
That's your plan? … That's what I always say.
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