How to Pronounce "get over on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET / GIT OH-ver ON / AWN
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
get OH-vuh ON
Definition
To trick, cheat, or deceive someone in order to get an advantage over them. This phrase often implies successful manipulation or outsmarting someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET / GIT OH-ver ON / AWN
UK
get OH-vuh ON
Listen in Context
He tried to get over on me in the game, but I noticed.
Some people always want to get over on others.
Don’t let anyone get over on you at work.
I can't believe she really got over on the manager with that story.