How to Pronounce "bring to heel"
expression
BRING tuh HEEL
bring too HEEL
Definition
To force someone or something to obey or accept your control, often after resistance. Originally used for dogs, it’s now mainly figurative for people, organizations, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhiɫ
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /hˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING tuh HEEL
UK
bring too HEEL
Listen in Context
The teacher tried to bring to heel the noisy students.
The government wants to bring to heel companies that break the law.
The parent had to bring to heel the child during the grocery trip.
After months of chaos, the new manager finally brought the team to heel.