How to Pronounce "get the sack"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
GETH-thuh-SAK
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
get-thuh-SAK
Definition
To be fired or lose your job, usually suddenly or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH-thuh-SAK
UK
get-thuh-SAK
Listen in Context
He was late too many times and finally got the sack.
If you break the rules, you might get the sack.
Tom was worried he would get the sack after the mistake.
She didn't see it coming when she got the sack last Friday.