How to Pronounce "large and in charge"
expression
LARJ-uhnd-in-CHARJ
LAAJ-uhnd-in-CHAAJ
Definition
Used to describe someone who is confident, in control, and has authority, often with a strong presence. Sometimes used playfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹdʒ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ
British English
lˈɑːdʒ/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LARJ-uhnd-in-CHARJ
UK
LAAJ-uhnd-in-CHAAJ
Listen in Context
She walked into the meeting large and in charge.
The coach is always large and in charge on the field.
My mom is large and in charge at home.
She walked in, looking large and in charge in her new suit.