How to Pronounce "not know which end is up"
expression
NAHT NOH WICH END IZ UHP
NOT NOH WICH END IZ UP
Definition
To feel very confused or disoriented, often because there is too much happening or something is overwhelming.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɪtʃ/, /ˈwɪtʃ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
nˈɒt/ /nˈəʊ/ /wˈɪtʃ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT NOH WICH END IZ UHP
UK
NOT NOH WICH END IZ UP
Listen in Context
After working all night, I didn't know which end was up.
With so many things to do, she didn't know which end was up.
I moved to a new city and didn't know which end was up at first.
By Friday, after back-to-back meetings, I didn't know which end was up anymore.