How to Pronounce "run up the flagpole"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡˌpoʊɫ
RUN-up-thuh FLAG-pohl
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡpəʊl
run-UP-thuh flag-POHL
Definition
To present an idea or proposal to see how people react, especially before making a final decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡˌpoʊɫ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡpəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-up-thuh FLAG-pohl
UK
run-UP-thuh flag-POHL
Listen in Context
Let's run up the flagpole this new logo design.
She wants to run up the flagpole her marketing plan.
We'll run up the flagpole the new schedule at the meeting.
How about we run the idea up the flagpole and see how the team reacts?