How to Pronounce "sit up and take notice"
expression
SIT-up-and-TAYK-NOH-tuhs
SIT-up-and-TAYK-NOH-tis
Definition
To become suddenly interested in something because it is important, surprising, or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈnoʊtəs/, /ˈnoʊtɪs
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /tˈeɪk/ /nˈəʊtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT-up-and-TAYK-NOH-tuhs
UK
SIT-up-and-TAYK-NOH-tis
Listen in Context
Her singing made everyone sit up and take notice.
The teacher wanted the class to sit up and take notice.
The new product made customers sit up and take notice.
When she scored the winning goal, everyone really sat up and took notice.