How to Pronounce "bent out of shape"
expression
BENT OWT uhv SHAYP
BENT OWT ov SHAYP
Definition
To be very angry, upset, or annoyed about something, usually something small or unimportant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
bˈɛnt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BENT OWT uhv SHAYP
UK
BENT OWT ov SHAYP
Listen in Context
Don't get bent out of shape over a little mistake.
He gets bent out of shape when people are late.
Why are you so bent out of shape about this?
My dad got bent out of shape when I scratched his car.