How to Pronounce "have your fingers in many pies"
expression
HAV yor FING-gerz in MEN-ee PIZE
hav yaw FING-guhz in MEN-ee PIEZ
Definition
To be involved in many different activities, projects, or areas at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈpaɪz
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɪŋɡəz/ /ˈɪn/ /mˈɛni/ /pˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor FING-gerz in MEN-ee PIZE
UK
hav yaw FING-guhz in MEN-ee PIEZ
Listen in Context
My boss has his fingers in many pies at the company.
Samantha has her fingers in many pies and always knows what's happening.
You can't surprise Ben; he has his fingers in many pies.
Lisa loves to have her fingers in many pies; she's working on three clubs and a startup right now.