How to Pronounce "fish or cut bait"
expression
FISH-er-KUHT-bayt
FISH-aw-KUT-bayt
Definition
An expression used to tell someone to make a decision and act, or stop wasting time and let someone else try. It means you should commit to action or give up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪʃ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈkət/ /ˈbeɪt
British English
fˈɪʃ/ /ˈɔː/ /kˈʌt/ /bˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FISH-er-KUHT-bayt
UK
FISH-aw-KUT-bayt
Listen in Context
It's time to fish or cut bait—are you joining the project or not?
You have to fish or cut bait; we can't wait forever for your answer.
He keeps changing his mind—he needs to fish or cut bait.
If you're not going to help, maybe it's time to fish or cut bait.