How to Pronounce "hold your drink"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
HOHLD yor DRINK
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /dɹˈɪŋk
HOHLD yaw DRINK
Definition
To be able to drink alcohol without becoming drunk quickly or showing strong effects. Commonly used to describe someone's alcohol tolerance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /dɹˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor DRINK
UK
HOHLD yaw DRINK
Listen in Context
He can really hold his drink at parties.
I can't hold my drink very well.
Some people just can't hold their drink.
After two beers, I knew I couldn't hold my drink like I used to.