How to Pronounce "pick up the threads"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɹɛdz
PIK-up-thuh-THREDZ
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /θɹˈɛdz
PIK-up-thuh-THREDZ
Definition
To resume an activity, relationship, or situation that was paused or interrupted, continuing from where it left off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɹɛdz
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /θɹˈɛdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-up-thuh-THREDZ
UK
PIK-up-thuh-THREDZ
Listen in Context
After her illness, she tried to pick up the threads of her life.
It's not easy to pick up the threads of a friendship after so many years.
He will need time to pick up the threads at work after his vacation.
"Now that you're back, are you ready to pick up the threads where you left off?"