How to Pronounce "throw your weight around"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
THROH yur, yoor WAIT er-OWND
θɹˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
thruh YAW wait uh-ROUND
Definition
To use your power, authority, or influence in an arrogant or overbearing way, often making others feel uncomfortable or powerless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH yur, yoor WAIT er-OWND
UK
thruh YAW wait uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
The new manager likes to throw his weight around at meetings.
People respect her because she doesn't throw her weight around.
He always tries to throw his weight around when things don't go his way.
Nobody likes it when someone starts to throw their weight around just because they're the boss.