How to Pronounce "make a bolt for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈboʊɫt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK-uh-BOHLT-fer
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈəʊlt/ /fˈɔː
MAYK-uh-BOHLT-faw
Definition
To suddenly run quickly toward a place, usually to escape or get away from something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈboʊɫt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈəʊlt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-BOHLT-fer
UK
MAYK-uh-BOHLT-faw
Listen in Context
The rabbit made a bolt for the bushes when it heard a noise.
When the door opened, she made a bolt for it.
The dog made a bolt for the exit.
As soon as the teacher turned away, Jake made a bolt for the door.