How to Pronounce "run for the hills"
expression
RUN fer thuh HILZ
run faw thuh hilz
Definition
To escape quickly from a dangerous or scary situation, often used humorously or when wanting to avoid trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɪɫz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN fer thuh HILZ
UK
run faw thuh hilz
Listen in Context
When they saw the big dog, the children ran for the hills.
If something goes wrong, just run for the hills.
The fire alarm made everyone run for the hills.
As soon as the boss started yelling, I wanted to run for the hills.