How to Pronounce "get your back up"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈəp
GET yor BAK up
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈʌp
get YAW bak UP
Definition
To become annoyed or defensive, often because you feel criticized or threatened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yor BAK up
UK
get YAW bak UP
Listen in Context
Try not to get your back up when someone gives you advice.
My brother always gets his back up if you call him lazy.
She gets her back up when people question her ideas.
He really gets his back up over small things—just ignore him.