How to Pronounce "put upon by"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /əˈpɑn/ /ˈbaɪ
PUT uh-PAHN BYE
pʊt/ /əpˈɒn/ /bˈaɪ
put up-ON BYE
Definition
To be treated unfairly or asked to do more than is reasonable by someone; to be taken advantage of by another person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /əˈpɑn/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
pʊt/ /əpˈɒn/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT uh-PAHN BYE
UK
put up-ON BYE
Listen in Context
She feels put upon by her boss, who always asks her to stay late.
Many students feel put upon by too much homework.
Do you ever feel put upon by your family?
I get so put upon by my coworkers—they know I'll just say yes to anything.