How to Pronounce "keep a tight grip on"
expression
KEEP uh TITE GRIP awn
KEEP uh TITE GRIP on
Definition
To hold something very firmly so it doesn’t slip or to maintain strict control over someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪt/ /ˈɡɹɪp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪt/ /ɡɹˈɪp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP uh TITE GRIP awn
UK
KEEP uh TITE GRIP on
Listen in Context
She keeps a tight grip on her wallet in crowded places.
Parents should keep a tight grip on their children’s online activities.
He kept a tight grip on the rope so he wouldn’t fall.
The new CEO plans to keep a tight grip on company spending.