How to Pronounce "haul off"
expression
ˈhɔɫ/ /ˈɔf
HAWL-awf
hˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf
HAWL-of
Definition
To suddenly move back, especially before acting forcefully, often to hit or do something aggressively or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
hˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAWL-awf
UK
HAWL-of
Listen in Context
He hauled off and hit the ball as hard as he could.
Don't just haul off and yell at your friends.
She hauled off before telling him what she really thought.
I couldn't believe he just hauled off and punched the guy like that.