How to Pronounce "work your ass off"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɔf
WURK yur ASS awf
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /æs/ /ˈɒf
WUHRK yaw ASS off
Definition
To work extremely hard, with a lot of effort and energy, often for a long time or to achieve a difficult goal. This is a very informal, strong expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /æs/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK yur ASS awf
UK
WUHRK yaw ASS off
Listen in Context
I worked my ass off to finish the project on time.
She always works her ass off during exam season.
If you work your ass off, you’ll see results.
We had to work our asses off just to keep the company afloat last year.