How to Pronounce "up to no good"
expression
UHP-too-noh-GOOD
UP-too-noh-GOOD
Definition
If someone is 'up to no good', they are behaving suspiciously or are likely planning something dishonest or mischievous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd
British English
ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /nəʊ/ /ɡˈʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-too-noh-GOOD
UK
UP-too-noh-GOOD
Listen in Context
Those boys look like they're up to no good.
If you're up to no good, you should stop now.
The cat is always up to no good in the kitchen.
Why are you sneaking around? Are you up to no good?