How to Pronounce "shape up or ship out"
expression
SHAYP-uhp-er or SHIP-owt
SHAYP-uhp-aw or SHIP-owt
Definition
This expression is used to warn someone that they must improve their behavior or performance or they will have to leave.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈʃɪp/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ʃˈeɪp/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɔː/ /ʃˈɪp/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYP-uhp-er or SHIP-owt
UK
SHAYP-uhp-aw or SHIP-owt
Listen in Context
The coach told the team, 'shape up or ship out.'
If you don't work harder, it's 'shape up or ship out.'
My teacher said, 'shape up or ship out' to the whole class.
Management's attitude was basically 'shape up or ship out' during the project.