shade tree mechanic

Questions

What does shade tree mechanic mean?

A person who repairs cars as a hobby.

Where does shade tree mechanic come from?

From stereotypically working not in a garage but under a spreading tree.

How to pronounce shade tree mechanic

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shade tree mechanic”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “shade tree mechanic” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.