up the gut

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What does up the gut mean?

Describing a play in American football in which the player runs the ball through the middle of the field through defenders.

How to pronounce up the gut

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “up the gut”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “up the gut”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “up the gut” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.