How to Pronounce "break out in a cold sweat"
expression
BRAYK-owt-in-uh-KOHD-SWET
brayk-OWT-in-uh-KOHD-SWET
Definition
To suddenly start sweating because of fear, shock, pain, or anxiety, especially when you feel nervous or frightened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈswɛt
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /kˈəʊld/ /swˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-owt-in-uh-KOHD-SWET
UK
brayk-OWT-in-uh-KOHD-SWET
Listen in Context
I broke out in a cold sweat before my big exam.
She broke out in a cold sweat after hearing the thunder.
Whenever I see spiders, I break out in a cold sweat.
He broke out in a cold sweat during the scary movie.