How to Pronounce "poke your eye out"
expression
POHK yor EYE OWT
PUHK yaw EYE OWT
Definition
To accidentally injure or damage your own eye, usually by poking it with a sharp or pointed object. Often said as a warning to be careful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pˈəʊk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHK yor EYE OWT
UK
PUHK yaw EYE OWT
Listen in Context
Be careful with that stick, or you'll poke your eye out.
Don't run with scissors, or you might poke your eye out.
If you play like that, you'll poke your eye out.
Whoa, be careful! You almost poked your eye out just now.