How to Pronounce "do the dirty on"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɝti/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DOO thuh DUR-tee awn
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɜːti/ /ˈɒn
DOO thuh DUR-tee on
Definition
To betray or be unfaithful to someone, especially in a relationship or friendship. Often used for cheating on a partner or acting disloyally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɝti/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɜːti/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh DUR-tee awn
UK
DOO thuh DUR-tee on
Listen in Context
He did the dirty on his wife by seeing someone else.
She felt hurt when her friend did the dirty on her.
If you do the dirty on me, I’ll never forgive you.
I can't believe Steve did the dirty on Jenny after all these years together.