How to Pronounce "step up your game"
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡeɪm
STEP-uhp-yer-GAYM
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡˈeɪm
STEP-up-yaw-GAYM
Definition
To make more effort and improve your performance, especially after not doing as well as expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-uhp-yer-GAYM
UK
STEP-up-yaw-GAYM
Listen in Context
You need to step up your game if you want to win.
It's time to step up your game at work.
The coach told us to step up our game before the finals.
If you want that promotion, you really have to step up your game.