How to Pronounce "drop everything"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ
DRAHP EV-ree-thing
dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɛvɹɪθˌɪŋ
DROP EV-ri-thing
Definition
To immediately stop whatever you are doing because something urgent or important has come up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɛvɹɪθˌɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAHP EV-ree-thing
UK
DROP EV-ri-thing
Listen in Context
When the fire alarm rings, you must drop everything and leave the building.
My boss told me to drop everything and finish the report right now.
If you hear your child crying, you should drop everything to help them.
I had to drop everything when my friend called for help.