How to Pronounce "put teeth in"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PUT TEETH in
pʊt/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɪn
put TEETH in
Definition
To make a law, rule, or policy stronger or more effective by giving it real consequences or enforcing it strictly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pʊt/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT TEETH in
UK
put TEETH in
Listen in Context
The government wants to put teeth in the new law.
We need to put teeth in our school rules.
The city council will put teeth in the recycling policy.
They finally put some teeth in the workplace safety regulations last year.