How to Pronounce "beat it"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
BEET-it
bˈiːt/ /ˈɪt
BEET-it
Definition
An informal way to tell someone to leave quickly, usually because they are not wanted or are causing trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
bˈiːt/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-it
UK
BEET-it
Listen in Context
Hey, beat it! You're not allowed here.
The guard told the kids to beat it when they got too close to the gate.
If you don't want trouble, just beat it now.
There’s nothing for you here, so beat it.