How to Pronounce "go to the mattresses"
expression
GOH tuh THUH MAT-ruh-siz
goh tuh THUH MAT-ruh-siz
Definition
To prepare for a serious conflict or confrontation, often used about getting ready for a tough fight or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmætɹəsəz/, /ˈmætɹəsɪz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈætɹəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh THUH MAT-ruh-siz
UK
goh tuh THUH MAT-ruh-siz
Listen in Context
If the company keeps pushing, we may have to go to the mattresses.
It's time to go to the mattresses and defend our idea.
The two teams are ready to go to the mattresses for the championship.
Whenever there's a big business rival, the boss tells everyone to go to the mattresses.