How to Pronounce "call your bluff"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɫəf
KAWL yur BLUHFF
kˈɔːl/ /jˈɔː/ /blˈʌf
KAWL yaw BLUFF
Definition
To challenge someone to prove that they are not lying or exaggerating, usually by asking them to do what they claim they can do. This expression comes from poker, where it means to force someone to show their cards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɫəf
British English
kˈɔːl/ /jˈɔː/ /blˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL yur BLUHFF
UK
KAWL yaw BLUFF
Listen in Context
If you say you can jump that high, I will call your bluff.
He tried to scare us, but we decided to call his bluff.
I thought she was joking, so I called her bluff.
Go ahead—quit if you want. I’m calling your bluff!