How to Pronounce "dig a hole for"
expression
DIG-uh-HOHL-for
DIG-uh-HOHL-faw
Definition
To make a hole in the ground for someone or something; also used figuratively to mean creating problems or trouble for oneself or others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
dˈɪɡ/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIG-uh-HOHL-for
UK
DIG-uh-HOHL-faw
Listen in Context
He dug a hole for the tree in the garden.
If you lie, you will dig a hole for yourself.
Don't dig a hole for your friends by spreading rumors.
You really dug a hole for yourself by forgetting her birthday.