How to Pronounce "get off your butt"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbət
GET-awf-yer-BUHT
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈʌt
GET-of-yaw-BUT
Definition
This informal expression means to stop being lazy or inactive and start doing something, often used to motivate someone to take action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbət
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-awf-yer-BUHT
UK
GET-of-yaw-BUT
Listen in Context
Come on, get off your butt and help me clean the house.
It's time to get off your butt and do your homework.
If you want results, you have to get off your butt and work for them.
Stop watching TV and get off your butt, we've got groceries to bring in!