How to Pronounce "lose your hold on"
expression
LOOZ your HOHLD on
LOOZ yaw HOHLD on
Definition
To no longer have control, power, or influence over something or someone. It can refer to physical grip or abstract control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈuːz/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ your HOHLD on
UK
LOOZ yaw HOHLD on
Listen in Context
He began to lose his hold on the slippery rope.
If you lose your hold on reality, you may feel confused.
The leader did not want to lose his hold on the organization.
After the scandal, the governor started to lose his hold on public trust.