How to Pronounce "heavy lifting"
expression
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈɫɪftɪŋ
HEV-ee LIF-ting
hˈɛvi/ /lˈɪftɪŋ
HEV-ee LIF-ting
Definition
'Heavy lifting' means physically lifting heavy objects, or, more commonly, doing the most difficult or important part of a task or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈɫɪftɪŋ
British English
hˈɛvi/ /lˈɪftɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEV-ee LIF-ting
UK
HEV-ee LIF-ting
Listen in Context
He did the heavy lifting during the move.
This machine does most of the heavy lifting.
She isn't afraid of heavy lifting at her job.
In this group project, John did all the heavy lifting.