How to Pronounce "put your back into"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PUT yor BAK IN-too
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ
put YAW bak IN-tuh
Definition
To use a lot of physical or mental effort to do something, especially a hard task. It means giving your full energy and strength to get something done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yor BAK IN-too
UK
put YAW bak IN-tuh
Listen in Context
You need to put your back into cleaning if you want to finish on time.
He really put his back into lifting those heavy boxes.
If you put your back into your studies, you will improve quickly.
Come on, guys! Put your back into it—we can move this car together!