How to Pronounce "up and away"
expression
UHP-ənd-uh-WAY
UP-ənd-uh-WAY
Definition
Used to describe something rising and moving away, especially flying into the air. Often heard when something or someone, like a balloon or an aircraft, lifts off and disappears from view.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /əˈweɪ
British English
ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-ənd-uh-WAY
UK
UP-ənd-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The balloon went up and away into the sky.
The rocket went up and away during the launch.
The paper airplane flew up and away from my hand.
With a big cheer, the crowd watched the hot air balloon go up and away.