How to Pronounce "take a bullet"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊɫət
TAYK-uh-BUHL-it
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊlɪt
TAYK-uh-BUHL-it
Definition
To be shot with a bullet, often by choice to protect someone else. Figuratively, it means to make a big sacrifice or take a risk for someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊɫət
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊlɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-BUHL-it
UK
TAYK-uh-BUHL-it
Listen in Context
He would take a bullet for his best friend.
Would you take a bullet for your family?
In movies, heroes often take a bullet to save someone.
I know you’d take a bullet for me, and I appreciate that.