How to Pronounce "work into a sweat"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛt
WURK IN-too uh SWET
wˈɜːk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /swˈɛt
WURK IN-tuh uh SWET
Definition
To put in so much physical effort at a task or activity that you begin to sweat. Often used to describe working hard, especially at something physical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛt
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /swˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK IN-too uh SWET
UK
WURK IN-tuh uh SWET
Listen in Context
After cleaning the garage, I worked into a sweat.
She worked into a sweat while gardening.
If you work into a sweat, remember to drink water.
You really worked into a sweat at the gym today!