How to Pronounce "hold on to your hat"
expression
HOHLD-awn/tawn-TOO/tuh/tih-YOHR/YUHR-HAT
HOHLD-on-TOO-YAW-HAT
Definition
This expression means to get ready for something surprising, exciting, or sudden. It's often used right before delivering big news or when something dramatic is about to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhæt
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-awn/tawn-TOO/tuh/tih-YOHR/YUHR-HAT
UK
HOHLD-on-TOO-YAW-HAT
Listen in Context
Hold on to your hat—we're moving to a new city!
Hold on to your hat—the roller coaster is about to start.
Hold on to your hat—the surprise isn't over yet.
Okay, hold on to your hat—I got promoted!