How to Pronounce "work your arse off"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɑɹs/ /ˈɔf
WURK yor ARS off
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɑːs/ /ˈɒf
WURK yaw AHSS off
Definition
To work extremely hard, often for a long time or with a lot of effort. This is a very informal, slightly rude expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɑɹs/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɑːs/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK yor ARS off
UK
WURK yaw AHSS off
Listen in Context
I had to work my arse off to finish the project on time.
She worked her arse off all week for that exam.
You will have to work your arse off to get into that university.
They really worked their arses off to make the event perfect.