How to Pronounce "call every name in the book"
expression
KAWL EV-uh-ree NAYM in thuh BOOK
KAWL EV-ree NAYM in thuh BOOK
Definition
To insult someone with many different offensive names or strong words, showing extreme anger or frustration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊk
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɛvɹi/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL EV-uh-ree NAYM in thuh BOOK
UK
KAWL EV-ree NAYM in thuh BOOK
Listen in Context
He called me every name in the book when he was angry.
She called her brother every name in the book after the argument.
The coach called the team every name in the book after their loss.
I accidentally broke her mug, and she called me every name in the book right in front of everyone.