How to Pronounce "get your clock cleaned"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈkɫind
GET yer KLOK KLEEND
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /klˈɒk/ /klˈiːnd
GET yaw KLOK KLEEND
Definition
This informal expression means to be badly beaten or defeated, often in a game, competition, or fight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈkɫind
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /klˈɒk/ /klˈiːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yer KLOK KLEEND
UK
GET yaw KLOK KLEEND
Listen in Context
After that last round, I definitely got my clock cleaned.
He played chess with his brother and got his clock cleaned.
Our team got its clock cleaned in the final game.
If you’re not careful, you’ll get your clock cleaned in this competition.