How to Pronounce "play the hand one is dealt"
expression
PLAY thuh HAND wun iz DELT
play thuh HAND won iz DELT
Definition
To make the best of a situation, especially when you have no control over your circumstances; to accept and work with whatever resources or conditions you have.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈdɛɫt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈænd/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /dˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY thuh HAND wun iz DELT
UK
play thuh HAND won iz DELT
Listen in Context
Sometimes you just have to play the hand you are dealt.
She lost her job but learned to play the hand she was dealt.
He tries to play the hand he is dealt when facing problems.
Life isn’t always fair, but you have to play the hand you’re dealt.