How to Pronounce "thrash about"
expression
ˈθɹæʃ/ /əˈbaʊt
THRASH uh-BOWT
θɹˈæʃ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
thrash uh-BOWT
Definition
To move or shake violently in an uncontrolled way, often because of pain, fear, or trying to escape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹæʃ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
θɹˈæʃ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRASH uh-BOWT
UK
thrash uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The fish started to thrash about when it was taken out of the water.
He thrashed about in his sleep during the nightmare.
The injured bird thrashed about on the ground.
She woke up tangled in her sheets after thrashing about all night.