How to Pronounce "rub off on"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RUB-awf-awn
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
rub-OFF-on
Definition
If a quality or feeling that one person has "rubs off on" someone else, it means the other person begins to have a similar quality or attitude because of spending time together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB-awf-awn
UK
rub-OFF-on
Listen in Context
Your good mood always rubs off on me.
His confidence rubbed off on his teammates.
I hope my love of reading will rub off on my children.
Don’t worry, her sense of humor will rub off on you after a while.