How to Pronounce "pull your socks up"

expression

ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɑks/ /ˈəp

PULL your SOKS up

pˈʊl/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɒks/ /ˈʌp

PULL your SOCKS up

Definition

To start working harder or putting in more effort in order to improve your performance, usually after being told you are not doing well enough.

American English

ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɑks/ /ˈəp

British English

pˈʊl/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɒks/ /ˈʌp

PULL your SOKS up

PULL your SOCKS up

You need to pull your socks up if you want to pass the exam.

The coach told the team to pull their socks up before the next game.

If you don't pull your socks up, you'll be in trouble at work.

After seeing his grades, he knew he had to pull his socks up.