How to Pronounce "bold as brass"
expression
ˈboʊɫd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈbɹæs
BOHLD az BRASS
bˈəʊld/ /ˈæs/ /bɹˈɑːs
BOHLD az BRAHSS
Definition
To act in a very confident and shamelessly bold way, sometimes ignoring what others think or what is appropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊɫd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈbɹæs
British English
bˈəʊld/ /ˈæs/ /bɹˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHLD az BRASS
UK
BOHLD az BRAHSS
Listen in Context
He walked in bold as brass and sat down without asking.
She answered the teacher bold as brass, not afraid at all.
My little brother told a lie and stood there bold as brass.
She marched up to the front of the line bold as brass and ordered first.