How to Pronounce "get out of a mess"
expression
GET-owt-uhv-ay-mess
get-owt-ov-ay-mess
Definition
To escape or solve a difficult, confusing, or problematic situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-owt-uhv-ay-mess
UK
get-owt-ov-ay-mess
Listen in Context
He worked hard to get out of a mess at school.
She helped her friend get out of a mess with the project.
I finally managed to get out of a mess at work.
It took hours, but we finally got out of a mess after that misunderstanding.