How to Pronounce "head for the hills"
expression
HED for thuh HILZ
HED for thuh HILZ
Definition
To leave a place very quickly, usually because you are scared or in danger. It is an informal expression meaning to escape or run away fast.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɪɫz
British English
hˈɛd/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED for thuh HILZ
UK
HED for thuh HILZ
Listen in Context
When the fire alarm rang, everyone headed for the hills.
The kids headed for the hills when the teacher came.
If you see a storm coming, it's time to head for the hills.
As soon as they spotted the bear, they headed for the hills.