How to Pronounce "do exactly what it says on the tin"
expression
DOO ig-ZAKT-lee wut it sez on thuh TIN
DOO egz-AKT-lee wot it sez on thuh TIN
Definition
This expression means something does exactly what it is supposed to do, without surprises or extra features. It describes something straightforward and reliable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ɪɡˈzæktɫi/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈsɛz/, /ˈsɪz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɪn
British English
dʉː/ /ɛɡzˈæktli/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /sˈɛz/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO ig-ZAKT-lee wut it sez on thuh TIN
UK
DOO egz-AKT-lee wot it sez on thuh TIN
Listen in Context
This cleaner does exactly what it says on the tin—it removes all stains.
Our printer does exactly what it says on the tin—it prints quickly and clearly.
Use this app—it does exactly what it says on the tin.
Honestly, this meal kit does exactly what it says on the tin—dinner made easy.