How to Pronounce "put one across"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /əˈkɹɔs
PUT WUN uh-KRAWS
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /əkɹˈɒs
put WON uh-KROSS
Definition
To trick or deceive someone, especially by making them believe something that is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /əˈkɹɔs
British English
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /əkɹˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT WUN uh-KRAWS
UK
put WON uh-KROSS
Listen in Context
He tried to put one across on his friend by pretending to forget her birthday.
Don't let her put one across on you with that story.
Kids sometimes try to put one across on their parents.
Wow, you really put one across on me with that prank!