How to Pronounce "fetch and carry"
expression
ˈfɛtʃ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi
FECH and KAIR-ee or FECH and KERR-ee
fˈɛtʃ/ /ˈænd/ /kˈæɹi
FECH and KAIR-ee
Definition
To do simple, often menial jobs for someone, especially running errands like bringing or carrying things back and forth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛtʃ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi
British English
fˈɛtʃ/ /ˈænd/ /kˈæɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FECH and KAIR-ee or FECH and KERR-ee
UK
FECH and KAIR-ee
Listen in Context
When I was young, I had to fetch and carry for my grandmother.
He was hired just to fetch and carry for the team.
She didn't want to fetch and carry for her boss anymore.
I got tired of being told to fetch and carry all day.