How to Pronounce "put on ice"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
PUT awn EYS
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
put ON EYS
Definition
To delay or pause a plan, project, or activity, usually with the intention of coming back to it later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT awn EYS
UK
put ON EYS
Listen in Context
We decided to put on ice our trip to Paris until next year.
The company will put on ice the new project for now.
I had to put on ice my plans to buy a car.
Let's put on ice that idea until we have more information.