How to Pronounce "pleased as punch"
expression
PLEEZD-az-PUNCH
pleezd-AZ-PUNCH
Definition
Very happy or delighted, often because something turned out well or someone received good news.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫizd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpəntʃ
British English
plˈiːzd/ /ˈæs/ /pˈʌntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLEEZD-az-PUNCH
UK
pleezd-AZ-PUNCH
Listen in Context
She was pleased as punch when she got the job.
The children were pleased as punch with their new toys.
He felt pleased as punch after winning the prize.
I’m pleased as punch about my promotion—let’s celebrate!