How to Pronounce "rob the cradle"
expression
ˈɹɑb/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹeɪdəɫ
RAHB thuh KRAY-dul
ɹˈɒb/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈeɪdəl
rob thuh KRAY-duhl
Definition
To date or have a romantic relationship with someone who is much younger than you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑb/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹeɪdəɫ
British English
ɹˈɒb/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈeɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHB thuh KRAY-dul
UK
rob thuh KRAY-duhl
Listen in Context
People said John was robbing the cradle when he married someone 20 years younger.
Some believe it's okay to rob the cradle as long as both are adults.
She was teased for robbing the cradle after starting to date her much younger neighbor.
I can't believe Mike is robbing the cradle—his girlfriend is barely 22!