How to Pronounce "the third degree"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɝd/ /dɪˈɡɹi
thuh THURD dih-GREE
ðə, ði/ /θˈɜːd/ /dɪɡɹˈiː
thuh THURD dih-GREE
Definition
Giving someone intense or persistent questioning, often to get information, sometimes used jokingly to mean being asked too many questions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɝd/ /dɪˈɡɹi
British English
ðə, ði/ /θˈɜːd/ /dɪɡɹˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh THURD dih-GREE
UK
thuh THURD dih-GREE
Listen in Context
My parents gave me the third degree when I got home late.
She gave her boyfriend the third degree about his new friend.
Whenever I make a mistake at work, my boss gives me the third degree.
You don't have to give me the third degree, I already told you everything!