How to Pronounce "throw your hands up"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈəp
THROH yur HANDZ uhp
θɹˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /ˈʌp
thruh YAW HANDZ up
Definition
To physically raise your hands in the air, or, more commonly, to express giving up, frustration, or admitting you can't solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈəp
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH yur HANDZ uhp
UK
thruh YAW HANDZ up
Listen in Context
Sometimes I just throw my hands up when math is too hard.
If you can't fix it, just throw your hands up and ask for help.
He threw his hands up in frustration during the game.
My phone won't work, so I just threw my hands up and bought a new one.