How to Pronounce "wiggle out of"
expression
WIG-uhl OWT uhv
WIG-uhl OWT ov
Definition
To avoid doing something you are supposed to do, usually by making excuses or using clever tricks. It often means escaping responsibility or an unpleasant task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
wˈɪɡəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIG-uhl OWT uhv
UK
WIG-uhl OWT ov
Listen in Context
He always wiggles out of doing his homework.
Don't try to wiggle out of your responsibilities.
She found a way to wiggle out of cleaning the kitchen.
He's always trying to wiggle out of meetings by pretending he's too busy.