How to Pronounce "balance the books"
expression
BAL-uhnss thuh/ thee BUKS
BAL-uhnss thuh/ thee BUKS
Definition
To check and adjust financial records so that all amounts match and everything adds up correctly, usually at the end of a period.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɫəns/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
bˈæləns/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAL-uhnss thuh/ thee BUKS
UK
BAL-uhnss thuh/ thee BUKS
Listen in Context
At the end of every month, she must balance the books.
Accountants help companies balance the books accurately.
We need to balance the books before closing the office today.
It took hours to finally balance the books, but now everything is correct.