How to Pronounce "federal case"
expression
ˈfɛdɝəɫ/, /ˈfɛdɹəɫ/ /ˈkeɪs
FED-er-uhl KAYS
fˈɛdəɹəl/ /kˈeɪs
FED-er-uhl KAYS
Definition
A legal case handled by a federal court, or (informal) a situation that someone treats as more serious or important than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛdɝəɫ/, /ˈfɛdɹəɫ/ /ˈkeɪs
British English
fˈɛdəɹəl/ /kˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FED-er-uhl KAYS
UK
FED-er-uhl KAYS
Listen in Context
The lawyer will take the federal case to court next week.
Don't make a federal case out of a small mistake.
The news reported a major federal case about fraud.
Come on, it’s not a federal case—just relax.