How to Pronounce "crazy enough to work"
expression
ˈkɹeɪzi/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɝk
KRAY-zee i-NUHF tuh WURK
kɹˈeɪzi/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɜːk
kray-ZEE in-UHF too WURK
Definition
This is an informal expression used when an idea seems very unusual or risky, but just might succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹeɪzi/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɝk
British English
kɹˈeɪzi/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAY-zee i-NUHF tuh WURK
UK
kray-ZEE in-UHF too WURK
Listen in Context
It sounds impossible, but this plan is crazy enough to work.
Her idea to fix the car is crazy enough to work.
Maybe this new recipe is crazy enough to work.
Taking a shortcut through the alley is crazy enough to work if we're late.