How to Pronounce "rise to the bait"
expression
RYZ tuh thuh BAYT
RYZ too thuh BAYT
Definition
To react to a provocation or temptation, usually by becoming angry or taking the bait in an argument or trick.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbeɪt
British English
ɹˈaɪz/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYZ tuh thuh BAYT
UK
RYZ too thuh BAYT
Listen in Context
He got angry and rose to the bait when she teased him.
Try not to rise to the bait if someone tries to upset you.
She didn't rise to the bait when they tried to make her angry.
Don't rise to the bait—they just want to get a reaction out of you.