How to Pronounce "take for an idiot"
expression
TAYK-fer-uh-NID-ee-uht
TAYK-faw-uh-NID-ee-uht
Definition
To believe someone is not intelligent, or to treat them as if they are stupid; often used when you feel disrespected or underestimated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪˌdiət
British English
tˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪdɪət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-fer-uh-NID-ee-uht
UK
TAYK-faw-uh-NID-ee-uht
Listen in Context
Don't take me for an idiot; I know what's going on.
She felt her boss took her for an idiot during the meeting.
Kids sometimes think adults take them for idiots.
Do you really take me for an idiot, or are you just joking?