How to Pronounce "the dog ate my homework"
expression
thuh DOG AYT MY HOHM-wurk
thuh DOG AYT MY HOHM-wurk
Definition
A humorous excuse students use to explain why they did not do their homework, suggesting a pet destroyed it. It is often used to mean any unlikely or silly excuse for failing to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɡ/ /ˈeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk
British English
ðə, ði/ /dˈɒɡ/ /eɪt/ /mˈaɪ/ /hˈəʊmwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh DOG AYT MY HOHM-wurk
UK
thuh DOG AYT MY HOHM-wurk
Listen in Context
I forgot to do my math, so I told the teacher 'the dog ate my homework.'
When I didn't turn in the paper, I joked, 'the dog ate my homework.'
He used 'the dog ate my homework' as an excuse again.
I can't believe you're pulling the old 'the dog ate my homework' trick!