How to Pronounce "hope for the best"
expression
HOHP fer thuh BEST
HOHP faw thuh BEST
Definition
To stay positive and expect a good outcome, especially when the situation is uncertain or you have no control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst
British English
hˈəʊp/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP fer thuh BEST
UK
HOHP faw thuh BEST
Listen in Context
We did everything we could, so let's hope for the best.
Before the exam, I always hope for the best.
Let's hope for the best and see what happens.
The weather looks bad, but we can only hope for the best now.