How to Pronounce "beat the rap"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæp
BEET thuh RAP
bˈiːt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈæp
BEET thuh RAP
Definition
To escape punishment or avoid being found guilty of a crime, even if you actually did it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæp
British English
bˈiːt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET thuh RAP
UK
BEET thuh RAP
Listen in Context
He hired a famous lawyer and beat the rap.
Everyone thought he would go to jail, but he beat the rap.
She got lucky and managed to beat the rap this time.
Rumor has it the politician used his connections to beat the rap.