How to Pronounce "on the block"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫɑk
AHN-thuh-BLAHK
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈɒk
ON-thuh-BLOK
Definition
"On the block" means being offered for sale, especially at an auction. It can also mean that someone or something is facing possible removal or replacement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫɑk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-BLAHK
UK
ON-thuh-BLOK
Listen in Context
The house is on the block this weekend.
The painting will go on the block tomorrow.
Their car is on the block after ten years of use.
With the company losing money, everyone's job feels on the block.