How to Pronounce "fly at"
expression
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈæt
FLY-at
flˈaɪ/ /ˈæt
fly-AT
Definition
To suddenly attack someone, either physically (jumping on them) or by shouting at them angrily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
flˈaɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLY-at
UK
fly-AT
Listen in Context
The dog suddenly flew at the stranger.
She flew at her brother when he broke her toy.
Don’t fly at people for small mistakes.
Whenever he’s stressed, he tends to fly at his coworkers.