How to Pronounce "dig up dirt"
expression
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈdɝt
DIG-up-DERT
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈʌp/ /dˈɜːt
DIG-up-DURT
Definition
To find or reveal unpleasant, secret, or embarrassing information about someone, usually to harm their reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈdɝt
British English
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈʌp/ /dˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIG-up-DERT
UK
DIG-up-DURT
Listen in Context
Some people try to dig up dirt before an election.
The reporter wanted to dig up dirt on the celebrity.
Don't try to dig up dirt about your coworkers.
She tried to dig up dirt but found nothing scandalous.