How to Pronounce "blocking and tackling"
expression
ˈbɫɑkɪŋ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtækəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtækɫɪŋ
BLAH-king and TAK-uh-ling
blˈɒkɪŋ/ /ˈænd/ /tˈæklɪŋ
BLOK-ing and TAK-ling
Definition
The simple but essential basic tasks or skills needed to succeed in a field, often used in business or sports to mean getting the fundamentals right.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫɑkɪŋ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtækəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtækɫɪŋ
British English
blˈɒkɪŋ/ /ˈænd/ /tˈæklɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAH-king and TAK-uh-ling
UK
BLOK-ing and TAK-ling
Listen in Context
We need to focus on blocking and tackling if we want the project to succeed.
Good managers always take care of the blocking and tackling.
Before thinking big, remember the blocking and tackling.
We're getting distracted—let's get back to the blocking and tackling.