How to Pronounce "some elbow room"
expression
ˈsəm/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ/ /ˈɹum
SUM EL-boh ROOM
sˈʌm/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ /ɹˈuːm
SUM EL-boh ROOM
Definition
'Some elbow room' means having enough space to move comfortably, or having freedom to act as you want. It's used both for physical space and for independence in making decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəm/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ/ /ˈɹum
British English
sˈʌm/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUM EL-boh ROOM
UK
SUM EL-boh ROOM
Listen in Context
I need some elbow room to work on my project.
Everyone should have some elbow room in a classroom.
He likes some elbow room to make decisions at work.
Can you move over a bit? I need some elbow room here.