How to Pronounce "crawl back to"
expression
ˈkɹɔɫ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
KRAWL-BAK-tuh
kɹˈɔːl/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː
kr-AWL-BAK-too
Definition
To return to someone or someplace in a humble or apologetic way, especially after making a mistake or being rejected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɔɫ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
kɹˈɔːl/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAWL-BAK-tuh
UK
kr-AWL-BAK-too
Listen in Context
He had to crawl back to his boss after quitting his job.
After their fight, she didn't want to crawl back to her friend.
Tom refused to crawl back to his ex-girlfriend.
If you mess things up, don't expect me to let you just crawl back to me.