How to Pronounce "wriggle out"
expression
ˈɹɪɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
RIG-uhl OWT
ɹˈɪɡəl/ /ˈaʊt
RIG-uhl OWT
Definition
To cleverly avoid doing something, especially something difficult or unpleasant, often by making excuses or using trickery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈɪɡəl/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIG-uhl OWT
UK
RIG-uhl OWT
Listen in Context
He always tries to wriggle out of doing his homework.
Don't try to wriggle out of your responsibilities.
She tried to wriggle out of cleaning her room.
If there's a way to wriggle out of a meeting, Mark will find it.