How to Pronounce "cover a lot of ground"
expression
KUHV-er uh LOT uh GROWND
KUHV-uh uh LOT uh GROWND
Definition
To deal with many topics, subjects, or areas in a discussion, lesson, or activity; can also mean to physically travel a long distance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHV-er uh LOT uh GROWND
UK
KUHV-uh uh LOT uh GROWND
Listen in Context
The history class will cover a lot of ground this semester.
We need to cover a lot of ground in today's meeting.
The hikers covered a lot of ground before sunset.
Let’s move fast—we still have to cover a lot of ground before lunch.