How to Pronounce "play it for all it's worth"
expression
PLAY it fer AWL its WURTH
PLAY it faw AWL its WURTH
Definition
To take full advantage of a situation or opportunity, using it as much as you possibly can.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈwɝθ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɔːl/ /ɪts/ /wˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY it fer AWL its WURTH
UK
PLAY it faw AWL its WURTH
Listen in Context
She got a free sample and played it for all it's worth.
If you get an opportunity, play it for all it's worth.
He realized he could play it for all it's worth when he heard about the new rules.
He keeps milking his injury and playing it for all it's worth to avoid chores.