How to Pronounce "claw back"
expression
ˈkɫɔ/ /ˈbæk
KLAW-bak
klˈɔː/ /bˈæk
KLAW-bak
Definition
To gradually recover something, especially money or an advantage, after losing it or having it taken away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɔ/ /ˈbæk
British English
klˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAW-bak
UK
KLAW-bak
Listen in Context
The company is trying to claw back its losses.
He managed to claw back some of his stolen money.
The team tried to claw back an early lead.
It took years to claw back my reputation after that mistake.