How to Pronounce "get out of jail free card"
expression
GET-owt-uhv-JAYL-free-KARD
get-OWT-ov-JAYL-free-KAHD
Definition
A special advantage, opportunity, or permission that allows someone to avoid punishment or negative consequences, often unfairly. The phrase comes from the board game Monopoly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdʒeɪɫ/ /ˈfɹi/ /ˈkɑɹd
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /dʒˈeɪl/ /fɹˈiː/ /kˈɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-owt-uhv-JAYL-free-KARD
UK
get-OWT-ov-JAYL-free-KAHD
Listen in Context
He used his get out of jail free card when the teacher forgot to collect homework.
Some people think money is a get out of jail free card.
He acted like he had a get out of jail free card every time he broke the rules.
It’s unfair that politicians sometimes seem to have a get out of jail free card.