How to Pronounce "weasel out of"
expression
WEE-zuhl OWT uhv
WEE-zuhl OWT ov
Definition
To avoid doing something you should do, often in a sneaky or dishonest way, especially to escape responsibility or a promise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwizəɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
wˈiːzəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE-zuhl OWT uhv
UK
WEE-zuhl OWT ov
Listen in Context
Don't try to weasel out of this deal.
She managed to weasel out of going to the meeting.
Stop trying to weasel out of your chores and just do them.
He’s always looking for ways to weasel out of responsibility.