How to Pronounce "labor over"
expression
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LAY-ber OH-ver
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LAY-buh OH-vuh
Definition
To spend a lot of time and effort working hard on something, especially something that is detailed or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber OH-ver
UK
LAY-buh OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She labored over her assignment for hours.
He labored over the details of the report.
They labored over every line of the script.
I really labored over my presentation, hoping it would impress the boss.