How to Pronounce "skate over"
expression
ˈskeɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
SKAYT OH-ver
skˈeɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
skAYT OH-vuh
Definition
To talk about something quickly or superficially, without spending much time or attention on it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskeɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
skˈeɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAYT OH-ver
UK
skAYT OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She tried to skate over the mistakes in her report.
Don’t skate over this important issue.
He tends to skate over difficult questions in class.
The presenter just skated over the main problems and moved on to the next topic.