How to Pronounce "take it on the lam"
expression
TAYK it on thuh LAM
TAYK it on thuh LAM
Definition
To suddenly escape or run away, especially from the police or from trouble. It is an informal and old-fashioned expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæm
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK it on thuh LAM
UK
TAYK it on thuh LAM
Listen in Context
The thief decided to take it on the lam after robbing the bank.
After the police came, he had to take it on the lam.
The gang chose to take it on the lam instead of staying.
After hearing the sirens, we knew it was time to take it on the lam.