How to Pronounce "go to the mat"
expression
GOH tuh thuh MAT
goh tuh the MAT
Definition
To fight very hard for something or not give up, especially in a conflict or argument. It means being fully committed, like a wrestler fighting until the end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmæt
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh thuh MAT
UK
goh tuh the MAT
Listen in Context
I'm ready to go to the mat for this project.
Sometimes you have to go to the mat for what you believe in.
The team decided to go to the mat against unfair rules.
If you want real change, sometimes you have to go to the mat.