How to Pronounce "pound sand"
expression
ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈsænd
POWND SAND
pˈaʊnd/ /sˈænd
POWND SAND
Definition
A rude, dismissive expression telling someone to go away and stop bothering you. It implies their request or presence is a waste of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈsænd
British English
pˈaʊnd/ /sˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWND SAND
UK
POWND SAND
Listen in Context
He told me to pound sand when I asked for help.
If you expect me to do your work, you can pound sand.
She was so rude, basically telling me to pound sand.
If that's your attitude, you can just pound sand.