How to Pronounce "work your tail off"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ/ /ˈɔf
WURK yor TAIL awf
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl/ /ˈɒf
WURK yaw TAIL of
Definition
To work extremely hard, putting in a lot of effort and energy for a task or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK yor TAIL awf
UK
WURK yaw TAIL of
Listen in Context
She worked her tail off to finish the project on time.
If you work your tail off, you will succeed.
They worked their tails off to save money for the trip.
I worked my tail off all week, and now I need a break.