How to Pronounce "in the hole"
expression
IN-thuh-HOHL
IN-thuh-HOHL
Definition
'In the hole' is an informal expression that means to be in debt, to owe money, or to be at a disadvantage, usually financially.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-HOHL
UK
IN-thuh-HOHL
Listen in Context
He is in the hole after buying that expensive phone.
Our company was in the hole last year.
If you spend more than you earn, you will be in the hole.
After paying all my bills this month, I'm already $200 in the hole.