How to Pronounce "kick to the curb"
expression
KIK tuh THUH KURB
KIK too THUH KURB
Definition
To reject someone or something, or to remove them from your life or group, often suddenly and completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɝb
British English
kˈɪk/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɜːb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK tuh THUH KURB
UK
KIK too THUH KURB
Listen in Context
She kicked him to the curb after he lied to her.
If a friend treats you badly, you should kick them to the curb.
The company kicked them to the curb when sales dropped.
After years of loyalty, he got kicked to the curb with no warning.