How to Pronounce "pass the time of day"
expression
PASS thuh TIME uhv DAY
PAHSS thuh TIME ov DAY
Definition
To greet someone and have a short, casual conversation, usually when you meet by chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
pˈɑːs/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS thuh TIME uhv DAY
UK
PAHSS thuh TIME ov DAY
Listen in Context
I saw my neighbor and passed the time of day with him.
She likes to pass the time of day with people at the bus stop.
We passed the time of day before starting work.
We just passed the time of day and moved on—nothing serious.