How to Pronounce "call the dogs off"
expression
KAWL thuh DAWGZ awf
KAWL thuh DOGZ of
Definition
To stop criticizing, attacking, or pressuring someone; to tell others to back off or calm down. Originally about calling back real dogs from attacking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɡz/, /ˈdɔɡz/ /ˈɔf
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒɡz/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL thuh DAWGZ awf
UK
KAWL thuh DOGZ of
Listen in Context
Please call the dogs off and let me explain.
He asked his friends to call the dogs off after the argument got heated.
Can you call the dogs off so we can talk calmly?
Alright, that's enough—let's call the dogs off and hear his side.