How to Pronounce "hand over fist"
expression
HAND-oh-ver-FIST
HAND-oh-vuh-FIST
Definition
This expression means to gain or lose something, especially money, very quickly and in large amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhænd/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈfɪst
British English
hˈænd/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /fˈɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-oh-ver-FIST
UK
HAND-oh-vuh-FIST
Listen in Context
The company is making money hand over fist.
He lost his savings hand over fist at the casino.
They are selling tickets hand over fist for the concert.
Ever since the new product launched, we've been growing hand over fist.