How to Pronounce "wriggle out of"
expression
RIG-uhl OWT uhv
ri-GUHL owt ov
Definition
To avoid doing something that you should do, often by making excuses or being clever.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹˈɪɡəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIG-uhl OWT uhv
UK
ri-GUHL owt ov
Listen in Context
He tried to wriggle out of doing his homework.
Don't try to wriggle out of your promises.
She always finds a way to wriggle out of trouble.
He managed to wriggle out of helping with the move by saying he was sick.