How to Pronounce "out in force"
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹs
OWT in FORS
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔːs
OWT in FAWS
Definition
If people are 'out in force', a large number of them are present or participating, especially for a specific event or purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹs
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT in FORS
UK
OWT in FAWS
Listen in Context
The fans came out in force to support their team.
Police were out in force during the parade.
Protesters were out in force outside city hall.
Volunteers showed up out in force to clean the park after the storm.