How to Pronounce "know which end is up"
expression
NOH wich END iz UP
noh WICH END iz UP
Definition
To be aware of what is happening or to understand the situation clearly. Often used to describe someone who is aware, competent, or not confused.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɪtʃ/, /ˈwɪtʃ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
nˈəʊ/ /wˈɪtʃ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH wich END iz UP
UK
noh WICH END iz UP
Listen in Context
After so little sleep, I don't know which end is up.
Give her a minute. She just got here and doesn't know which end is up yet.
It's easy to feel like you don't know which end is up during busy times.
Ask Jake—he always knows which end is up, even when things get crazy.