How to Pronounce "drum out of"
expression
DRUM OW-tuhv
dr-UM OW-tov
Definition
To force someone to leave a group, organization, or position in a very public or humiliating way, often because of wrongdoing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
dɹˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRUM OW-tuhv
UK
dr-UM OW-tov
Listen in Context
He was drummed out of the club after breaking the rules.
The officer was drummed out of the army for his actions.
She was drummed out of the committee after the scandal.
He was drummed out of the team so publicly that everyone at work heard the story.