How to Pronounce "roll in your grave"
expression
ROHL in yor GRAYV
ROHL in yaw GRAYV
Definition
To say someone would be extremely upset or disturbed by something happening after their death, usually because it goes against their values or wishes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɹeɪv
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡɹeɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL in yor GRAYV
UK
ROHL in yaw GRAYV
Listen in Context
If my grandmother saw this mess, she would roll in her grave.
He would roll in his grave if he knew they sold the house.
My teacher would roll in his grave if he saw these spelling mistakes.
Frank would probably roll in his grave hearing how they changed his favorite restaurant.