How to Pronounce "put your lights out"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
PUT yor (or yoor) LITES OWT
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
put YAW lites OWT
Definition
Literally, to turn off your lights; informally or as slang, to knock someone unconscious, usually with a punch.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yor (or yoor) LITES OWT
UK
put YAW lites OWT
Listen in Context
Remember to put your lights out before leaving the room.
If you don't put your lights out, you'll waste electricity.
Mom told me to put my lights out before bed.
If you mess with him, he'll put your lights out in seconds.