How to Pronounce "bleed dry"
expression
ˈbɫid/ /ˈdɹaɪ
BLEED DRY
blˈiːd/ /dɹˈaɪ
bleed DRY
Definition
To take away all of someone’s money or resources, leaving them with nothing. Often used for unfair or gradual processes that completely exhaust a person or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫid/ /ˈdɹaɪ
British English
blˈiːd/ /dɹˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLEED DRY
UK
bleed DRY
Listen in Context
High taxes can bleed dry small businesses.
The constant fees will bleed you dry if you are not careful.
If you keep lending him money, he'll bleed you dry.
That repair shop totally bled me dry with all those extra charges.