How to Pronounce "your back is up"
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
YOR-BAK-iz-UP or YUR-BAK-iz-UP
jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
YAW-BAK-iz-UP
Definition
This expression means someone is feeling defensive, annoyed, or upset, as if they are ready to argue or protect themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR-BAK-iz-UP or YUR-BAK-iz-UP
UK
YAW-BAK-iz-UP
Listen in Context
When you talk about that topic, your back is up.
I could see your back is up after that comment.
Why is your back up today?
You don't have to get your back up every time I ask a question.