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UK//jʊ ˈwɛrɪŋ ə waɪə//US//ju ˈwɛrɪŋ ə waɪr//

Meaning of You wearing a wire

You have a concealed recording device attached to your body.

In simple words: You have a hidden microphone.

You wearing a wire in a sentence

  • I can't believe you are wearing a wire during our meeting!
  • If you are wearing a wire, you need to tell me now.
  • He suddenly panicked, questioning if anyone was wearing a wire.
  • The detective asked if he was wearing a wire, but he denied it.
  • During their conversation, she wondered if he was wearing a wire.

How to use You wearing a wire

Commonly used in casual conversations, particularly in crime-related contexts. Not appropriate in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone secretly recording conversations like a spy.

Related words

Collocations with You wearing a wire

  • hidden device
  • secretly recording
  • detective investigation

Synonyms for You wearing a wire

  • wiretap
  • bug
  • listening device

Common mistakes with You wearing a wire

  • Misunderstood as asking about clothing instead of a hidden device.
  • Confused with 'are you wearing a wire?' as it's usually a rhetorical question.

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Frequently asked questions about You wearing a wire

What does You wearing a wire mean?

You have a hidden microphone.

What is the definition of You wearing a wire?

You have a concealed recording device attached to your body.

How do you use You wearing a wire in a sentence?

I can't believe you are wearing a wire during our meeting!

Can you give another example of You wearing a wire?

If you are wearing a wire, you need to tell me now.

What are synonyms for You wearing a wire?

Common alternatives include wiretap, bug, listening device.

What words go with You wearing a wire?

It commonly pairs with hidden device, secretly recording, detective investigation.

What are common mistakes when using You wearing a wire?

Misunderstood as asking about clothing instead of a hidden device. Confused with 'are you wearing a wire?' as it's usually a rhetorical question.

How do you pronounce You wearing a wire?

US: //ju ˈwɛrɪŋ ə waɪr//, UK: //jʊ ˈwɛrɪŋ ə waɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You wearing a wire formal or informal?

"You wearing a wire" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You wearing a wire?

Commonly used in casual conversations, particularly in crime-related contexts. Not appropriate in formal settings.