How to Pronounce "use some elbow grease"
expression
YOOS-sum EL-boh-grees
YOOZ-sum EL-boh-grees
Definition
To put in physical effort or hard work, especially when cleaning or scrubbing something. The phrase is often used humorously or to encourage someone to work harder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊ/ /ˈɡɹis
British English
juːz/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ /ɡɹˈiːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOS-sum EL-boh-grees
UK
YOOZ-sum EL-boh-grees
Listen in Context
You will need to use some elbow grease to clean those dirty pans.
My dad told me to use some elbow grease on the car to make it shine.
If the stain won't come out, try to use some elbow grease.
Sometimes you just have to use some elbow grease to get things done right.