How to Pronounce "sock it to"
expression
ˈsɑk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SAHK-it-too, SAHK-it-tuh, SAHK-it-tih
sˈɒk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
SOK-it-TOO
Definition
To deliver a strong, decisive action or response, often in a bold or direct way. It can also mean to criticize or say something forcefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
sˈɒk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAHK-it-too, SAHK-it-tuh, SAHK-it-tih
UK
SOK-it-TOO
Listen in Context
Go ahead, sock it to him if you think he's wrong.
When the team was losing, the coach told them to sock it to the opponents.
She was nervous before her performance, so her friend said, "Go out there and sock it to them!"
If you’ve got news, just sock it to me—I can handle it.