How to Pronounce "take the front seat"
expression
TAYK thuh FRUNT SEET
TAYK thuh frUHNT seet
Definition
To sit in the seat at the very front, usually of a car. The phrase is also used figuratively to mean taking a leading role or becoming the most important person in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɹənt/ /ˈsit
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /fɹˈʌnt/ /sˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh FRUNT SEET
UK
TAYK thuh frUHNT seet
Listen in Context
Can I take the front seat on the way to school?
She always likes to take the front seat during family trips.
He wanted to take the front seat in the meeting and lead the discussion.
I called shotgun, so I get to take the front seat!