How to Pronounce "give their flowers"
expression
GIV THAIR FLOW-erz
giv THAIR FLOW-uhz
Definition
To publicly acknowledge and give credit to someone for their achievements or good work, often while they are still alive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈfɫaʊɝz
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈflaʊ.əz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV THAIR FLOW-erz
UK
giv THAIR FLOW-uhz
Listen in Context
We should give their flowers to the teachers who worked hard this year.
It's important to give their flowers to friends who support you.
Let's give their flowers to the volunteers for their hard work.
People rarely give their flowers until someone is gone, but why wait?