How to Pronounce "get the wind up"
expression
GETH the WAHYND up
GETH the WAHYND UP
Definition
To become frightened, anxious, or worried, especially suddenly or in response to a situation; a British informal expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH the WAHYND up
UK
GETH the WAHYND UP
Listen in Context
I got the wind up when I heard strange noises outside.
She really gets the wind up before exams.
Don’t get the wind up—it’s just a small mistake.
He started to get the wind up after seeing the boss’s email.