How to Pronounce "have feet of clay"
expression
HAV feet uhv KLAY
hav FEET ov klAY
Definition
To appear strong or perfect but secretly have a weakness or hidden flaw, often used for respected people or leaders.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈfit/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɫeɪ
British English
hæv/ /fˈiːt/ /ˈɒv/ /klˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV feet uhv KLAY
UK
hav FEET ov klAY
Listen in Context
People admired the leader, but he had feet of clay.
Even heroes can have feet of clay.
She was respected, but she had feet of clay.
We thought our coach was perfect, but he had feet of clay when the scandal came out.