How to Pronounce "get the lead out"
expression
GETH-thuh-LED-owt
get-thuh-LED-owt
Definition
This informal expression means to hurry up or move faster, often used when someone is being too slow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH-thuh-LED-owt
UK
get-thuh-LED-owt
Listen in Context
Get the lead out or we’ll miss the bus!
Coach yelled, 'Get the lead out!' during practice.
Come on, get the lead out and finish your homework.
We’re late, so get the lead out!