How to Pronounce "put some teeth into"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PUT suhm TEETH IN-too
pʊt/ /sˈʌm/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɪntʊ
put SUM TEETH IN-tuh
Definition
To make a rule, law, or policy stronger and more effective, especially by adding ways to enforce it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
pʊt/ /sˈʌm/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT suhm TEETH IN-too
UK
put SUM TEETH IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The new policy will put some teeth into recycling rules.
They want to put some teeth into the anti-smoking law.
The government is planning to put some teeth into food safety standards.
Adding fines will finally put some teeth into our parking rules.