How to Pronounce "dodge a bullet"
expression
ˈdɑdʒ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊɫət
DAHJ-uh-BOOL-it
dˈɒdʒ/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊlɪt
DOJ-uh-BOOL-it
Definition
To narrowly avoid a dangerous, bad, or difficult situation, especially by luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑdʒ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊɫət
British English
dˈɒdʒ/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊlɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAHJ-uh-BOOL-it
UK
DOJ-uh-BOOL-it
Listen in Context
She dodged a bullet when she missed the bus that later crashed.
We really dodged a bullet by finishing the project before the new rules started.
He felt like he had dodged a bullet after his test came back negative.
Wow, talk about dodging a bullet—I almost dated my ex again!