How to Pronounce "take to your heels"
expression
TAYK tuh yer HEELZ
TAYK too yaw HEELZ
Definition
To run away very quickly, usually because you are scared or escaping from danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK tuh yer HEELZ
UK
TAYK too yaw HEELZ
Listen in Context
When the dog barked loudly, the children took to their heels.
As soon as they saw the fire, everyone took to their heels.
The thief took to his heels when he heard the police whistle.
I nearly took to my heels when I saw that huge spider in the kitchen!