How to Pronounce "stick to your knitting"
expression
STIK too yer NIT-ing
st-IK too yaw NIT-ing
Definition
To focus on what you know best and not get involved in other areas you are less familiar with. This phrase is often used to advise someone to continue doing what they are good at.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɪtɪŋ
British English
stˈɪk/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK too yer NIT-ing
UK
st-IK too yaw NIT-ing
Listen in Context
My boss told me to stick to your knitting and not try new tasks.
She decided to stick to her knitting and only work on marketing.
If you want to succeed, you should stick to your knitting.
Investors prefer companies that stick to their knitting and don’t expand too quickly.