How to Pronounce "use every trick in the book"
expression
YOOZ EV-uh-ree TRIK in thuh BOOK
YOOZ EV-uh-ree TRIK in thuh BOOK
Definition
To try every possible method or trick—especially dishonest or clever ones—to achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈtɹɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊk
British English
juːz/ /ˈɛvɹi/ /tɹˈɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOZ EV-uh-ree TRIK in thuh BOOK
UK
YOOZ EV-uh-ree TRIK in thuh BOOK
Listen in Context
She used every trick in the book to win the game.
They used every trick in the book to sell their products.
If you want to succeed, sometimes you have to use every trick in the book.
The lawyer used every trick in the book to get his client acquitted.