How to Pronounce "hang out to dry"
expression
HANG owt tuh DRY
HANG owt too DRY
Definition
To leave someone without help or support when they need it most. It can also mean to abandon someone in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdɹaɪ
British English
hˈæŋ/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː/ /dɹˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG owt tuh DRY
UK
HANG owt too DRY
Listen in Context
He was hung out to dry by his teammates after the mistake.
Don't hang me out to dry if something goes wrong.
The manager hung her assistant out to dry during the meeting.
I can't believe you just hung me out to dry in front of everyone!