How to Pronounce "sink your teeth in"
expression
SINK yoor TEETH in
SINK yaw TEETH in
Definition
To start doing something with lots of energy, focus, or enthusiasm, often because you are eager or excited about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
sˈɪŋk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SINK yoor TEETH in
UK
SINK yaw TEETH in
Listen in Context
I'm ready to sink my teeth in to this new job.
She likes to sink her teeth in whenever a challenging task appears.
The students were eager to sink their teeth in to the science experiment.
Let's grab some coffee and really sink our teeth in to this project.