How to Pronounce "get off your tail"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ
GET awf yur tayl
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl
GET off yaw tayl
Definition
An informal way to tell someone to stop being lazy or inactive and start doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET awf yur tayl
UK
GET off yaw tayl
Listen in Context
Come on, get off your tail and finish your homework.
You need to get off your tail if you want to make it on time.
Hey, get off your tail and help me set the table.
If you don’t get off your tail, you’ll never finish painting that room.