How to Pronounce "down the hatch"
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhætʃ
DOWN-thuh-HATCH
dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈætʃ
down-thuh-HATCH
Definition
An informal expression used when drinking something, especially alcohol, meaning 'let's drink' or 'cheers.' It can also be said before quickly swallowing food or drink.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhætʃ
British English
dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-thuh-HATCH
UK
down-thuh-HATCH
Listen in Context
She handed me the shot and grinned, "Down the hatch!"
He sighed, looked at the huge glass of juice, and muttered, "Alright, down the hatch."
The kids giggled as their dad said, "Down the hatch!" before eating the funny snack.
He raised his glass and said, "Down the hatch!"