How to Pronounce "pull teeth"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈtiθ
PUUL TEETH
pˈʊl/ /tˈiːθ
PUUL TEETH
Definition
To literally remove teeth, or more commonly, to describe something that is extremely difficult, unpleasant, or requires great effort, like getting someone to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈtiθ
British English
pˈʊl/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL TEETH
UK
PUUL TEETH
Listen in Context
It shouldn't be pulling teeth to get everyone to participate.
Trying to get a straight answer from him was like pulling teeth.
Convincing my kids to eat vegetables is always pulling teeth.
The dentist will pull teeth if they are too damaged.