How to Pronounce "sharp elbows"
expression
ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊz
SHARP EL-bohz
ʃˈɑːp/ /ˈɛlbəʊz
SHAARP EL-bohz
Definition
This expression describes someone who is very aggressive or competitive, especially when trying to succeed or get ahead of others at work or in life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊz
British English
ʃˈɑːp/ /ˈɛlbəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHARP EL-bohz
UK
SHAARP EL-bohz
Listen in Context
If you want to get promoted, sometimes you need sharp elbows.
She has sharp elbows in business meetings.
You need sharp elbows to survive in that industry.
He used his sharp elbows to push past everyone and land the deal.