How to Pronounce "give away the farm"
expression
GIV-uh-WAY-thuh-FARM
giv-uh-WAY-thuh-FAHM
Definition
To give up too much, or offer far more than necessary, especially when negotiating or making a deal; to make a deal that is too generous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɑɹm
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɑːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-WAY-thuh-FARM
UK
giv-uh-WAY-thuh-FAHM
Listen in Context
If we lower the price too much, we'll give away the farm.
He didn't negotiate well and ended up giving away the farm.
Don't give away the farm just to close the deal.
If you throw in free shipping and a big discount, you're basically giving away the farm.