How to Pronounce "have your mind in the gutter"
expression
HAV yor MIND in thuh GUH-ter
hav yaw MIND in thuh GUT-uh
Definition
To interpret things in a sexual or inappropriate way, often when someone makes innocent comments. Used to tease someone whose thoughts turn quickly to rude subjects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡətɝ
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʌtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor MIND in thuh GUH-ter
UK
hav yaw MIND in thuh GUT-uh
Listen in Context
Stop laughing, you have your mind in the gutter!
Every time I say something, you have your mind in the gutter.
Don’t have your mind in the gutter—it was an innocent joke.
Wow, you seriously have your mind in the gutter today!