How to Pronounce "deal a good hand"
expression
DEEL uh GUUD HAND
DEEL uh GUUD HAND
Definition
To give someone a set of cards that are likely to win in a card game; also used figuratively to mean giving someone a good opportunity or favorable circumstances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdiɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈhænd
British English
dˈiːl/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEEL uh GUUD HAND
UK
DEEL uh GUUD HAND
Listen in Context
He dealt a good hand to the new player.
She hopes life will deal her a good hand.
Sometimes, you are just dealt a good hand by luck.
I wish I had been dealt a good hand, but life isn’t always fair.