How to Pronounce "lay down the marker"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkɝ
LAY down thuh MAR-ker
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɐ
LAY down thuh MAR-kuh
Definition
To make it very clear what your intentions or expectations are, often as a warning or to set a standard for others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹkɝ
British English
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY down thuh MAR-ker
UK
LAY down thuh MAR-kuh
Listen in Context
The coach laid down the marker by demanding full commitment from every player.
The company laid down the marker on safety after the accident.
The teacher laid down the marker for classroom behavior on the first day.
The new manager really laid down the marker in her first week by changing company policy.