How to Pronounce "with both hands tied behind your back"
expression
Definition
This expression means doing something very easily, even when facing big difficulties or challenges. It suggests you are so skilled that you could succeed with an obvious disadvantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈtaɪd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
wˈɪð/ /bˈəʊθ/ /hˈændz/ /tˈaɪd/ /bɪhˈaɪnd/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH (or WITH) BOTH HANDZ (or HANZ) TYDE bih-HYND YOOR (or YER) BAK
UK
WITH BOHTH HANDZ TYDE bih-HYND YAW BAK
Listen in Context
He solved the puzzle with both hands tied behind his back.
She can cook a meal with both hands tied behind her back.
You could pass this test with both hands tied behind your back.
She finishes her reports so fast, it's like she does them with both hands tied behind her back.