How to Pronounce "muddle along"
expression
ˈmədəɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
MUH-dul uh-LAWNG
mˈʌdəl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
MUD-uhl ul-ONG
Definition
To continue doing something without any clear plan or direction, usually just getting by without major problems or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmədəɫ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
mˈʌdəl/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-dul uh-LAWNG
UK
MUD-uhl ul-ONG
Listen in Context
We just muddle along when things get tough.
Sometimes, you just need to muddle along until things get better.
Many small businesses muddle along during tough economic times.
We don't have a big plan—we just muddle along and see what happens.