How to Pronounce "go to the trouble"
expression
GOH-tuh-thuh-TRUH-buhl
goh-tuh-THRUHB-uhl
Definition
To make a special effort or take extra steps to do something, often when it is not strictly necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-tuh-thuh-TRUH-buhl
UK
goh-tuh-THRUHB-uhl
Listen in Context
You don't need to go to the trouble; I can do it myself.
She went to the trouble of making a special cake for you.
Thanks for going to the trouble of helping me move.
Don't go to the trouble of driving me home; I'll grab a taxi.