How to Pronounce "give a bloody nose"
expression
GIV-uh BLUH-dee NOHZ
giv-uh BLUD-ee NOHZ
Definition
To hit someone in the nose so that their nose bleeds. It can also be used figuratively to mean hurting someone (physically or emotionally) in a noticeable way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫədi/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /blˈʌdi/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh BLUH-dee NOHZ
UK
giv-uh BLUD-ee NOHZ
Listen in Context
He gave a bloody nose to his opponent in the fight.
Be careful not to give a bloody nose when you play rough.
The bully threatened to give him a bloody nose.
Our team really gave a bloody nose to the champions last night.