How to Pronounce "put in a hard day at work"
expression
PUT in uh HARD day at WURK
put in uh HAHD day at WURK
Definition
To spend a full day working very hard and putting in a lot of effort. It usually implies you were busy and productive all day.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈdeɪ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈwɝk
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /dˈeɪ/ /ˈæt/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT in uh HARD day at WURK
UK
put in uh HAHD day at WURK
Listen in Context
I put in a hard day at work and now I just want to relax.
She always puts in a hard day at work during busy seasons.
After you put in a hard day at work, a good meal helps you recover.
He definitely put in a hard day at work—he looks exhausted!