How to Pronounce "idiot box"
expression
ˈɪˌdiət/ /ˈbɑks
ID-ee-uht BAHKS
ˈɪdɪət/ /bˈɒks
ID-ee-uht BOKS
Definition
A humorous or slightly negative slang term for a television, suggesting that watching it can make people less intelligent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪˌdiət/ /ˈbɑks
British English
ˈɪdɪət/ /bˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ID-ee-uht BAHKS
UK
ID-ee-uht BOKS
Listen in Context
He spends hours watching the idiot box every day.
The idiot box is on in every room of the house.
Turn off the idiot box and read a book instead.
After a long day, sometimes all I want is to relax in front of the idiot box.