How to Pronounce "in the trenches"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɛntʃɪz
in thuh TREN-chiz
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɛntʃɪz
in thuh TREN-chiz
Definition
Being directly involved and working hard in the most difficult or essential part of a job, problem, or situation, often with direct experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɛntʃɪz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɛntʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh TREN-chiz
UK
in thuh TREN-chiz
Listen in Context
She is in the trenches every day, helping customers solve their problems.
If you want real experience, you have to be in the trenches.
Our teachers are in the trenches, working hard for the students every day.
I learned a lot about teamwork while I was in the trenches with my colleagues during the busy season.