How to Pronounce "skin alive"
expression
ˈskɪn/ /əˈɫaɪv
SKIN uh-LYV
skˈɪn/ /ɐlˈaɪv
skin uh-LYV
Definition
To punish, scold, or criticize someone very harshly or severely, usually as a figure of speech. It does not mean literally removing someone's skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪn/ /əˈɫaɪv
British English
skˈɪn/ /ɐlˈaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIN uh-LYV
UK
skin uh-LYV
Listen in Context
If you break that vase, Mom will skin you alive.
Dad threatened to skin me alive if I was late again.
The coach will skin us alive if we lose the match.
Trust me, my boss will skin me alive if I forget this report again.