How to Pronounce "get out of dodge"
expression
GET-owt-uhv-DAHJ
get-OWT-ov-DODJ
Definition
A casual expression meaning to leave a place quickly, especially to avoid trouble or danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdɑdʒ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈɒdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-owt-uhv-DAHJ
UK
get-OWT-ov-DODJ
Listen in Context
We need to get out of dodge before it gets dark.
After hearing the alarm, everyone tried to get out of dodge.
If there's trouble, just get out of dodge.
As soon as the boss showed up, I knew it was time to get out of dodge.