How to Pronounce "the rubber meets the road"
expression
thuh RUH-ber MEETS thuh ROHD
thuh RUB-uh MEETS thuh ROHD
Definition
This expression means the moment when something is put to a real test or when you have to show results, not just talk about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəbɝ/ /ˈmits/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌbɐ/ /mˈiːts/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh RUH-ber MEETS thuh ROHD
UK
thuh RUB-uh MEETS thuh ROHD
Listen in Context
It's easy to talk about plans, but the rubber meets the road when you start working.
You know the rubber meets the road during exams.
This is where the rubber meets the road for our team.
Everyone has great ideas, but the rubber meets the road when it's time to deliver.