How to Pronounce "sit on their hands"
expression
SIT on THAIR HANDZ
SIT on THAIR HANDZ
Definition
To do nothing or refuse to take action, especially when action is needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðˈeə/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT on THAIR HANDZ
UK
SIT on THAIR HANDZ
Listen in Context
The teachers sit on their hands when there are problems in the classroom.
Don’t sit on your hands—we need your help now.
Many people sat on their hands during the meeting.
While the city flooded, the government just sat on its hands.