How to Pronounce "for all it's worth"
expression
for-AWL-its-WURTH
for-AWL-its-WURTH
Definition
This phrase means using something as much as possible, or taking full advantage of a situation. It can also mean doing something with maximum effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈwɝθ
British English
fˈɔː/ /ˈɔːl/ /ɪts/ /wˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-AWL-its-WURTH
UK
for-AWL-its-WURTH
Listen in Context
Make sure you get your money’s worth—use it for all it's worth!
He ran away for all it's worth when he saw the dog.
She is using the new opportunity for all it's worth.
If you have a gym membership, use it for all it's worth before it expires.