How to Pronounce "bored to distraction"
expression
BORD tuh dis-TRAK-shun
BAWD tuh dis-TRAK-shun
Definition
Extremely bored, to the point that you cannot pay attention or think properly because of how boring something is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɹd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /dɪˈstɹækʃən
British English
bˈɔːd/ /tˈuː/ /dɪstɹˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BORD tuh dis-TRAK-shun
UK
BAWD tuh dis-TRAK-shun
Listen in Context
I was bored to distraction during the long lecture.
The children were bored to distraction on the bus ride.
He is bored to distraction with this puzzle.
Honestly, I was bored to distraction at that meeting—couldn't wait to leave.