How to Pronounce "keep it in the family"
expression
KEEP-it-in-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
KEEP-it-in-thuh-FAM-i-lee
Definition
To handle something only within your own family, not involving outsiders. Often used about family businesses, secrets, or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæməɫi/, /ˈfæmɫi
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈæmɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-it-in-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
UK
KEEP-it-in-thuh-FAM-i-lee
Listen in Context
We always keep it in the family when it comes to our business decisions.
She told her son to keep it in the family and not tell anyone else.
Let's keep it in the family and deal with this problem ourselves.
Rumor has it they're going to keep it in the family and give the company to their eldest daughter.