How to Pronounce "get a charge out of"
expression
GET-uh-CHARJ-owt-uhv
get-uh-CHAHDJ-owt-ov
Definition
To enjoy something a lot or find it very entertaining or amusing; to get pleasure or fun from something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-CHARJ-owt-uhv
UK
get-uh-CHAHDJ-owt-ov
Listen in Context
I get a charge out of watching old comedy movies.
Kids get a charge out of playing in the snow.
My grandmother really gets a charge out of telling stories.
I really get a charge out of seeing people's reactions when I give them surprises.