How to Pronounce "shit a brick"
expression
ˈʃɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪk
SHIT-uh-BRIK
ʃˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɪk
SHIT-uh-BRIK
Definition
A vulgar slang expression meaning to be extremely shocked, surprised, or scared by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪk
British English
ʃˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIT-uh-BRIK
UK
SHIT-uh-BRIK
Listen in Context
When I saw the snake in my bed, I shit a brick.
He would shit a brick if he knew how much this costs.
My mom almost shit a brick when I told her the news.
I nearly shit a brick when the lights went out during the storm.