How to Pronounce "hands down"
expression
ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈdaʊn
HANDZ-down
hˈændz/ /dˈaʊn
HANDZ-down
Definition
An informal way to say something is the best or easiest, with no competition or doubt; often used to emphasize certainty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
hˈændz/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANDZ-down
UK
HANDZ-down
Listen in Context
He is hands down the best singer in our class.
Pizza is hands down my favorite food.
This was hands down the easiest test ever.
That movie was, hands down, the funniest thing I've seen this year.