How to Pronounce "put out of their misery"
expression
PUT OWT uhv THAIR MIZ-uh-ree
put OWT ov THAIR MIZ-uh-ree
Definition
To end someone's suffering, either literally (especially by euthanizing an animal) or figuratively (by revealing the truth or resolving a difficult situation).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈmɪzɝi
British English
pʊt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðˈeə/ /mˈɪzəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT OWT uhv THAIR MIZ-uh-ree
UK
put OWT ov THAIR MIZ-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The vet decided to put the dog out of its misery.
After hours of waiting, someone finally put me out of my misery and told me the results.
She wished someone would put her out of her misery during the long exam.
If you know the answer, just put me out of my misery already!