How to Pronounce "go broke"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈbɹoʊk
GOH BROHK
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɹˈəʊk
goh BROHK
Definition
To lose all your money; to become unable to pay your bills or debts. Often used informally to mean someone has no money left.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈbɹoʊk
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɹˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH BROHK
UK
goh BROHK
Listen in Context
If you spend too much, you might go broke.
He lost his job and soon went broke.
Many small shops go broke during a crisis.
We nearly went broke after paying for the house repairs.