How to Pronounce "know the drill"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪɫ
NOH-thuh-DRIL
nˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪl
noh-thuh-DRIL
Definition
This expression means that someone is already familiar with what needs to be done because they have done it before, or it’s a routine procedure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪɫ
British English
nˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH-thuh-DRIL
UK
noh-thuh-DRIL
Listen in Context
You know the drill—please wash your hands before eating.
All students know the drill when the fire alarm rings.
After so many meetings, I know the drill by now.
"Okay folks, you know the drill—phones off, eyes forward!"