How to Pronounce "heavy foot"
expression
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈfʊt
HEV-ee FOOT
hˈɛvi/ /fˈʊt
HEV-ee FOOT
Definition
A 'heavy foot' is an informal phrase for someone who often drives fast or accelerates quickly, usually by pressing hard on the gas pedal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈfʊt
British English
hˈɛvi/ /fˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEV-ee FOOT
UK
HEV-ee FOOT
Listen in Context
My brother has a heavy foot when he drives.
Be careful, you have a heavy foot.
Drivers with a heavy foot often get speeding tickets.
You definitely have a heavy foot—I was scared in the passenger seat!