How to Pronounce "walk the floor"
expression
WAWK thuh FLOR
WAWK thuh FLAW
Definition
To walk back and forth, usually inside a room or building, especially because you are worried, nervous, or waiting for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK thuh FLOR
UK
WAWK thuh FLAW
Listen in Context
She walked the floor all night waiting for her son to come home.
The manager walks the floor to check on employees.
He walked the floor during the storm because he was so anxious.
I couldn't sleep, so I just walked the floor until morning.