How to Pronounce "grab the popcorn"
expression
GRAB thuh POP-korn
grab thuh POP-kawn
Definition
This expression means to get ready to watch something interesting or dramatic, usually a situation with lots of excitement or conflict, as if you were watching a movie.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɑpˌkɔɹn
British English
ɡɹˈæb/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɒpkɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAB thuh POP-korn
UK
grab thuh POP-kawn
Listen in Context
The argument is getting interesting. Time to grab the popcorn!
Whenever there's family drama, my mom likes to grab the popcorn and watch.
Wow, look at all those comments! Let's grab the popcorn.
When those two start arguing in the group chat, everyone just grabs the popcorn and watches.