How to Pronounce "work off"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɔf
WURK-AWF
wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒf
WURK-OF
Definition
To get rid of extra energy, calories, stress, or emotions by doing some physical activity, exercise, or work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-AWF
UK
WURK-OF
Listen in Context
She goes running to work off her stress.
He swims every day to work off extra calories.
They took a walk to work off their big lunch.
I like to work off my anger by cleaning the house.