How to Pronounce "hold the purse strings"
expression
HOHLD thuh PURS STRINGZ
HOHLD thuh PURS STRINGZ
Definition
To be the person who controls or manages the money, especially in a family, group, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs/ /ˈstɹɪŋz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs/ /stɹˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD thuh PURS STRINGZ
UK
HOHLD thuh PURS STRINGZ
Listen in Context
In our house, my mom holds the purse strings.
Who holds the purse strings in this company?
If you hold the purse strings, you decide how money is spent.
Ever since the promotion, it's clear that Sarah holds the purse strings now.