How to Pronounce "polish off"
expression
ˈpɑɫɪʃ/, /ˈpoʊɫɪʃ/ /ˈɔf
PAH-lish awf or POH-lish awf
ˈpɒlɪʃ/ /ˈɒf
POL-ish of
Definition
To finish something quickly and completely, especially food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɫɪʃ/, /ˈpoʊɫɪʃ/ /ˈɔf
British English
ˈpɒlɪʃ/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-lish awf or POH-lish awf
UK
POL-ish of
Listen in Context
He polished off his dinner in five minutes.
They polished off a whole cake together.
I was hungry, so I polished off my lunch quickly.
We barely talked; she just polished off her burger and left.