How to Pronounce "spread thin"
expression
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈθɪn
SPRED THIN
spɹˈɛd/ /θˈɪn
sp-RED thin
Definition
To try to do too many things at once, so that you do not have enough time or energy for each one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈθɪn
British English
spɹˈɛd/ /θˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRED THIN
UK
sp-RED thin
Listen in Context
I'm spread thin at work right now.
She was spread thin trying to help everyone.
Don't spread yourself too thin or you'll get tired.
With two jobs and three kids, he's really spread thin these days.