How to Pronounce "a shot in the arm"
expression
uh-SHOT in thee-ARM
uh-SHOT in thee-AHM
Definition
Something that gives encouragement, energy, or refreshes a person or situation. It is often used to describe actions or events that improve things when they are not going well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑɹm
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɑːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SHOT in thee-ARM
UK
uh-SHOT in thee-AHM
Listen in Context
Winning the award was a shot in the arm for her confidence.
The new equipment gave the company a shot in the arm.
Her kind words were a shot in the arm for me.
The team's first win in months was a shot in the arm they desperately needed.