How to Pronounce "work like a slave"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫeɪv
WURK LYKE uh SLAYV
wˈɜːk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /slˈeɪv
WURK LYKE uh SLAYV
Definition
To work extremely hard, often for long hours, and usually without much respect, freedom, or reward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫeɪv
British English
wˈɜːk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /slˈeɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK LYKE uh SLAYV
UK
WURK LYKE uh SLAYV
Listen in Context
I work like a slave every day to pay my bills.
She worked like a slave to finish her project on time.
Sometimes we work like slaves during busy season.
After pulling an all-nighter, I feel like I worked like a slave.