How to Pronounce "gone fishing"
expression
GAWN FISH-ing
gon FISH-ing
Definition
A phrase meaning someone has gone fishing, often used on signs to say the person is away and not working right now. It can also mean someone is temporarily unavailable or taking a break.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔn/ /ˈfɪʃɪŋ
British English
ɡˈɒn/ /fˈɪʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAWN FISH-ing
UK
gon FISH-ing
Listen in Context
The shop has a sign that says 'gone fishing'.
He has gone fishing, so he can't answer the phone.
My dad put up a 'gone fishing' note on his office door.
If you can't find Tom, he's probably gone fishing somewhere quiet.