How to Pronounce "run off in all directions"
expression
RUN-awf in AWL dih-REK-shinz
RUN-off in AWL dy-rek-shunz
Definition
To suddenly move quickly away in every possible direction, usually as a group, often because of fear, surprise, or confusion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /daɪˈɹɛkʃɪnz/, /dɝˈɛkʃənz/, /diˈɹɛkʃɪnz/, /dɪˈɹɛkʃɪnz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɔːl/ /daɪɹˈɛkʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-awf in AWL dih-REK-shinz
UK
RUN-off in AWL dy-rek-shunz
Listen in Context
When the dog barked, the chickens ran off in all directions.
The children saw the bee and ran off in all directions.
The crowd heard the alarm and ran off in all directions.
As soon as the fireworks went off, people ran off in all directions to avoid the loud noise.