How to Pronounce "hold court"
expression
HOHLD KORT
HOHLD KAWT
Definition
To be the center of attention in a group, often by entertaining or talking in a lively way. Originally, it meant to hold a formal court session as a judge or king, but now it's mostly used for social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈkɔɹt
British English
hˈəʊld/ /kˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD KORT
UK
HOHLD KAWT
Listen in Context
At every party, she loves to hold court and tell funny stories.
He likes to hold court during lunch at work.
The teacher would hold court in the hallway, chatting with students.
Whenever John comes over, he starts to hold court and everyone listens to his stories.