How to Pronounce "meat on your bones"
expression
ˈmit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊnz
MEET on yer BOHNZ
mˈiːt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊnz
MEET on yaw BONEZ
Definition
To have 'meat on your bones' means to have a healthy or slightly fuller body, not be very thin. It is often used to say someone is not skinny and looks strong or well-fed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊnz
British English
mˈiːt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEET on yer BOHNZ
UK
MEET on yaw BONEZ
Listen in Context
She has some meat on her bones after recovering from her illness.
You need a little more meat on your bones for winter.
My grandmother always says it's good to have meat on your bones.
Don't worry, you've got enough meat on your bones to stay healthy.