How to Pronounce "dirty work"
expression
DIR-tee WERK
DER-tee WERK
Definition
Tasks that are unpleasant, difficult, or morally questionable, often avoided by others. Can mean literal physical mess or unethical actions, depending on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɝti/ /ˈwɝk
British English
dˈɜːti/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIR-tee WERK
UK
DER-tee WERK
Listen in Context
Nobody wants to do the dirty work in this house.
He always gives the dirty work to his assistant.
Someone has to do the dirty work, or nothing gets done.
I did all the dirty work while he took the credit.