How to Pronounce "get a lot of mileage out of"
expression
GET uh LOT uhv MY-lij OWT uhv
get uh LOT uhv MY-lij OWT uhv
Definition
To make very good or long-lasting use of something, or to benefit from it many times. Often used to say you get a lot of value out of an object, idea, or opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈmaɪɫədʒ/, /ˈmaɪɫɪdʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /ˈɒv/ /mˈaɪlɪdʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET uh LOT uhv MY-lij OWT uhv
UK
get uh LOT uhv MY-lij OWT uhv
Listen in Context
She gets a lot of mileage out of her winter coat every year.
We got a lot of mileage out of that vacation photo.
You can get a lot of mileage out of this online course.
He gets a lot of mileage out of telling that same old story at every party.