How to Pronounce "do out of"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
DOO OWT uhv
dʉː/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
DOO OWT ov
Definition
To prevent someone from having something they deserve, often by cheating, trickery, or unfair means.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
dʉː/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO OWT uhv
UK
DOO OWT ov
Listen in Context
He was done out of his promotion by a dishonest coworker.
She felt she was done out of her share of the money.
His neighbors did him out of his garden by telling lies.
I can't believe I was done out of a refund because of a technicality.