How to Pronounce "make a day of it"
expression
MAYK-uh-DAY-uhv-it
MAYK-uh-DAY-ov-it
Definition
To spend a whole day doing an activity, usually making it special or enjoyable, instead of just a short visit or a quick task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪ/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-DAY-uhv-it
UK
MAYK-uh-DAY-ov-it
Listen in Context
Let's make a day of it and visit all the museums in the city.
Since we have tickets, we should make a day of it at the amusement park.
We only planned to have lunch, but decided to make a day of it by going shopping after.
We haven’t seen each other in ages—let’s make a day of it when we meet up!