How to Pronounce "get your hands dirty"
expression
GET-yer HANDZ DUR-tee
GET-yaw HANDZ DUR-tee
Definition
To do physical work yourself, often involving effort or mess, or to be personally involved in a task instead of just observing or managing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈdɝti
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /dˈɜːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-yer HANDZ DUR-tee
UK
GET-yaw HANDZ DUR-tee
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to get your hands dirty to learn new skills.
The manager wanted to get his hands dirty and help with the project.
We need more people willing to get their hands dirty in this job.
"Don’t just watch—come get your hands dirty with us!"