How to Pronounce "armed to the teeth"
expression
ARMD tuh THETH
AAMD tu THEETH
Definition
Very heavily armed, usually with a lot of weapons or protection. This expression is often used to describe someone who is extremely well-prepared for a fight or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹmd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtiθ
British English
ˈɑːmd/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARMD tuh THETH
UK
AAMD tu THEETH
Listen in Context
The soldiers were armed to the teeth before entering the city.
He went to the interview armed to the teeth with facts and statistics.
The pirates boarded the ship armed to the teeth.
Don't worry, I'm armed to the teeth with snacks for our road trip.