How to Pronounce "don't drop the soap"
expression
DONT DROP thuh SOHP
DOHNT DROP thuh SOHP
Definition
This is a slang expression that is a warning or joke about being careful, especially in prison showers, because dropping the soap can make someone vulnerable to unwanted advances or harm. It is often used jokingly to refer to prison situations but can also mean 'be careful' in other contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsoʊp
British English
dəʊnt/ /dɹˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT DROP thuh SOHP
UK
DOHNT DROP thuh SOHP
Listen in Context
Be careful in the shower—don't drop the soap.
He made a joke and said, "Don't drop the soap!"
People laughed when someone mentioned don't drop the soap.
You know you're in trouble when someone warns, "Don't drop the soap."