How to Pronounce "the jig is up"
expression
thuh JIG iz UP
thuh JIG iz UP
Definition
This phrase means that someone's secret plan or trick has been discovered, and they can no longer pretend or continue the deception.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒɪɡ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
ðə, ði/ /dʒˈɪɡ/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh JIG iz UP
UK
thuh JIG iz UP
Listen in Context
You can't hide anymore — the jig is up.
When the police arrived, the jig was up for the thieves.
She laughed and said, "Okay, the jig is up! I was the one who took your pen."
Alright, the jig is up — I know you're the one who ate the last cookie.