Como Pronunciar "use some elbow grease"

expression

YOOS-sum EL-boh-grees

YOOZ-sum EL-boh-grees

Definição

To put in physical effort or hard work, especially when cleaning or scrubbing something. The phrase is often used humorously or to encourage someone to work harder.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ/ /ˈɡɹis

Inglês Britânico

juːz/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ /ɡɹˈiːs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

YOOS-sum EL-boh-grees

YOOZ-sum EL-boh-grees

Ouça em Contexto

You will need to use some elbow grease to clean those dirty pans.

My dad told me to use some elbow grease on the car to make it shine.

If the stain won't come out, try to use some elbow grease.

Sometimes you just have to use some elbow grease to get things done right.