How to Pronounce "lay one on"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LAY wun AWN
lˈeɪ/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒn
LAY won ON
Definition
To hit someone hard, especially with a punch. Informally, it can also mean to give someone a strong kiss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY wun AWN
UK
LAY won ON
Listen in Context
He got angry and decided to lay one on his opponent.
She surprised him and laid one on his cheek.
Don't get close or he might lay one on you!
"Go ahead, lay one on me!" he joked, puckering up.