How to Pronounce "fold like a cheap suit"
expression
FOLD lyke uh CHEEP SOOT
FOLD lyke uh CHEEP SOOT
Definition
To give in, surrender, or give up very easily, often under pressure. It suggests someone lacks resilience or determination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfoʊɫd/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃip/ /ˈsut
British English
fˈəʊld/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈiːp/ /sˈuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOLD lyke uh CHEEP SOOT
UK
FOLD lyke uh CHEEP SOOT
Listen in Context
He folded like a cheap suit during the interview when they asked tough questions.
The team folded like a cheap suit in the final minutes of the game.
When faced with criticism, she folds like a cheap suit.
I expected you to argue back, but you folded like a cheap suit.