How to Pronounce "run off their feet"
expression
RUN-awf-THER-FEET
run-OFF-thAIR-FEET
Definition
To be extremely busy, working so hard or with so many tasks that you are exhausted or overwhelmed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈfit
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒf/ /ðˈeə/ /fˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-awf-THER-FEET
UK
run-OFF-thAIR-FEET
Listen in Context
The staff were run off their feet during the lunch rush.
We were run off our feet getting ready for the event.
She's been run off her feet with all the new projects.
I've been run off my feet this week—haven't even had time for lunch.