How to Pronounce "pin your hopes on"
expression
PIN yor/yer HOPES on/awn
PIN yaw HOPES on
Definition
To rely on someone or something to achieve a goal or solve a problem, often with high expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhoʊps/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈəʊps/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIN yor/yer HOPES on/awn
UK
PIN yaw HOPES on
Listen in Context
Many students pin their hopes on passing the exam.
She pinned her hopes on the job interview.
They pin their hopes on winning the lottery.
Don’t pin all your hopes on one opportunity—have a backup plan.