How to Pronounce "dry as dust"
expression
DRY az DUHST
dry AZ DUST
Definition
If something is 'dry as dust,' it is extremely boring or dull, lacking any interest or excitement. This expression is usually used to describe writing, lectures, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈdəst
British English
dɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /dˈʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRY az DUHST
UK
dry AZ DUST
Listen in Context
The textbook was dry as dust and hard to read.
His speech was dry as dust, and many people fell asleep.
This report is dry as dust compared to the last one.
Honestly, that history lecture was dry as dust—I couldn't concentrate at all.