How to Pronounce "friends in low places"
expression
FRENDZ in LOH PLAY-siz
fr-ENDZ in loh PLAY-siz
Definition
This expression refers to having friends who come from less respectable, lower-status, or rough backgrounds, and who might help you in unconventional or morally questionable ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɛndz/, /ˈfɹɛnz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫoʊ/ /ˈpɫeɪsəz/, /ˈpɫeɪsɪz
British English
fɹˈɛndz/ /ˈɪn/ /lˈəʊ/ /plˈeɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRENDZ in LOH PLAY-siz
UK
fr-ENDZ in loh PLAY-siz
Listen in Context
He has friends in low places who can get things done.
Sometimes, having friends in low places is useful.
The song 'Friends in Low Places' is very famous.
If you need a favor, my friends in low places can help us out.