How to Pronounce "grandstand play"
expression
ˈɡɹændˌstænd/ /ˈpɫeɪ
GRAND-stand play
ɡɹˈændstænd/ /plˈeɪ
grand-STAND play
Definition
A dramatic or showy action intended to attract attention or impress people, rather than being sincere or practical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹændˌstænd/ /ˈpɫeɪ
British English
ɡɹˈændstænd/ /plˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAND-stand play
UK
grand-STAND play
Listen in Context
The politician made a grandstand play during the debate to win votes.
Everyone saw the manager's decision as a grandstand play.
His apology in public was a grandstand play to save his image.
Don’t fall for his grandstand play—he’s just trying to impress the crowd.