How to Pronounce "frame up"
expression
ˈfɹeɪm/ /ˈəp
FRAYM-uhp
fɹˈeɪm/ /ˈʌp
fr-AYM-up
Definition
To make someone appear guilty of a crime they did not commit, usually by planting false evidence or lying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹeɪm/ /ˈəp
British English
fɹˈeɪm/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRAYM-uhp
UK
fr-AYM-up
Listen in Context
They tried to frame up the innocent man for the robbery.
She was framed up by her coworkers because of jealousy.
It turned out the man was framed up and never did anything wrong.
Everyone suspected Tommy, but he swore someone had framed him up.