How to Pronounce "great balls of fire"
expression
GRAYT bawlz uh FYE-er
GRAYT bawlz ov FYE-uh
Definition
An old-fashioned exclamation showing surprise, shock, or excitement; sometimes used to express disbelief or amazement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈbɔɫz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
ɡɹˈeɪt/ /bˈɔːlz/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYT bawlz uh FYE-er
UK
GRAYT bawlz ov FYE-uh
Listen in Context
Great balls of fire! That's a huge cake.
When the lights went out, she yelled, "Great balls of fire!"
Great balls of fire, you scared me!
Great balls of fire, I haven't seen you in forever!