How to Pronounce "rope into doing"
expression
ˈɹoʊp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈduɪŋ
ROHP IN-too DOO-ing, in-TOO DOO-ing, IN-tuh DOO-ing
ɹˈəʊp/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
uh-OHP IN-tuh DOO-ing
Definition
To persuade or trick someone into doing something they do not really want to do, often by using pressure or convincing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
ɹˈəʊp/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHP IN-too DOO-ing, in-TOO DOO-ing, IN-tuh DOO-ing
UK
uh-OHP IN-tuh DOO-ing
Listen in Context
I got roped into doing the dishes after dinner.
She was roped into doing extra work at her job.
Don't let them rope you into doing something you don't want.
How did I get roped into doing the presentation? I just came to the meeting!