How to Pronounce "go off on"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GOH-awf-AWN
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
goh-OFF-ON
Definition
To suddenly become very angry and speak to someone in a loud or harsh way, often unexpectedly. It usually means to criticize or scold someone intensely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-awf-AWN
UK
goh-OFF-ON
Listen in Context
My mom went off on me for not cleaning my room.
The coach went off on the players after the game.
He went off on his friend during lunch.
I didn't expect my boss to go off on me in front of everyone.