How to Pronounce "the boys in the back room"
expression
thuh BOYZ in thuh BAK room
thuh BOYZ in thuh BAK ROOM
Definition
A group of people, usually men, making important decisions in secret, away from the public. Often refers to political leaders or business executives who negotiate or decide behind closed doors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɹum
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɔɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BOYZ in thuh BAK room
UK
thuh BOYZ in thuh BAK ROOM
Listen in Context
The boys in the back room are making all the important decisions.
She wanted a say, but the boys in the back room ignored her.
People often say that the boys in the back room run the company.
Every big change comes from the boys in the back room, not the official meetings.