How to Pronounce "in harness"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs
in HAR-nis
ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːnɪs
in HAH-nis
Definition
'In harness' means being back at work after a break, or doing your usual tasks and routines again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs
British English
ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːnɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in HAR-nis
UK
in HAH-nis
Listen in Context
After his holiday, Paul was back in harness at the office.
It was hard to get back in harness after being sick.
Teachers are in harness again as the new term starts.
Give me a few days off and I'll be back in harness before you know it.