How to Pronounce "head off at the pass"
expression
HED-awf-at-thuh-PASS
HED-off-at-thuh-PAHSS
Definition
To stop a problem or someone before it becomes more serious, usually by taking action early or intercepting them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛd/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpæs
British English
hˈɛd/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-awf-at-thuh-PASS
UK
HED-off-at-thuh-PAHSS
Listen in Context
We made a plan to head off at the pass any rumors about the project.
Her goal was to head off at the pass any complaints from the customers.
The manager tried to head off at the pass any problems before they started.
If we act quickly, we can head off at the pass any backlash from the new policy.