How to Pronounce "a bit of the action"
expression
uh BIT uhv thee AK-shun
uh BIT ov thee AK-shun
Definition
To join something exciting or profitable that others are doing, so you can enjoy the benefits or fun too.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækʃən
British English
æɪ/ /bˈɪt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BIT uhv thee AK-shun
UK
uh BIT ov thee AK-shun
Listen in Context
Everyone was making money, so I wanted a bit of the action too.
She joined the game because she wanted a bit of the action.
Do you want a bit of the action or just watch?
When John heard how much fun we were having, he came over for a bit of the action.