How to Pronounce "grease the skids"
expression
GREES thuh SKIDZ
grees THE SKIDZ
Definition
To make something easier to happen, often by removing obstacles or doing something to speed up a process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹis/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɪdz
British English
ɡɹˈiːs/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREES thuh SKIDZ
UK
grees THE SKIDZ
Listen in Context
We need to grease the skids to get this project approved quickly.
He tried to grease the skids by talking to all the managers in advance.
Some believe that offering small gifts can grease the skids for business deals.
A phone call to the right person can really grease the skids when problems come up.