How to Pronounce "on your dime"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdaɪm
ON-yer-DYM
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈaɪm
ON-yaw-DYM
Definition
If something is done "on your dime," it means you are paying for it or are responsible for the costs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdaɪm
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-yer-DYM
UK
ON-yaw-DYM
Listen in Context
He bought the tickets on his dime.
You can order dessert, but it’s on your dime.
The vacation was on my dime this year.
If you want to upgrade your meal, that’s on your dime.