How to Pronounce "handle with kid gloves"
expression
HAN-duhl with KID GLUVZ
HAN-duhl with KID GLUVZ
Definition
To treat someone or something very carefully and gently, usually because they are sensitive or difficult. The phrase suggests going out of your way to avoid upsetting or damaging them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhændəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈkɪd/ /ˈɡɫəvz
British English
hˈændəl/ /wˈɪð/ /kˈɪd/ /ɡlˈʌvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAN-duhl with KID GLUVZ
UK
HAN-duhl with KID GLUVZ
Listen in Context
You need to handle him with kid gloves because he gets upset easily.
The manager handles difficult clients with kid gloves to keep them happy.
Sometimes you must handle situations with kid gloves to avoid problems.
My boss expects us to handle budget cuts with kid gloves, even though the team is frustrated.