How to Pronounce "kick the tires"
expression
KIK-thuh-TYERZ
KIK-thuh-TY-uhz
Definition
To check something in a quick or basic way, often before making a decision or trying it, without looking in detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪɝz
British English
kˈɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-thuh-TYERZ
UK
KIK-thuh-TY-uhz
Listen in Context
Before buying the car, he decided to kick the tires first.
We should kick the tires on this new software before using it at work.
Can I kick the tires a little before making my decision?
Let’s kick the tires on this plan before we go all in.