How to Pronounce "force your hand"
expression
ˈfɔɹs/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
FORS yor, FORS yur HAND
fˈɔːs/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
FAWS yaw HAND
Definition
To make someone do something or make a decision before they are ready, usually by creating pressure or removing their alternatives.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹs/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
British English
fˈɔːs/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FORS yor, FORS yur HAND
UK
FAWS yaw HAND
Listen in Context
They tried to force my hand by giving me a deadline.
Raising prices will force their hand to respond.
The news may force his hand to make a statement.
Her silence finally forced my hand—I had to ask the tough question.