How to Pronounce "roll back the years"
expression
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
ROHL-bak-thuh-YEERZ
ɹˈəʊl/ /bˈæk/ /ðə, ði/ /jˈiəz
rohl-BAK-thuh-YEE-uhz
Definition
To appear, feel, or perform as if you were younger or in the past, often used for someone showing energy or skill like they did years ago.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /bˈæk/ /ðə, ði/ /jˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL-bak-thuh-YEERZ
UK
rohl-BAK-thuh-YEE-uhz
Listen in Context
He really rolled back the years with that amazing goal.
She rolls back the years every time she dances.
That old band can still roll back the years on stage.
Wow, you really rolled back the years at that party!