How to Pronounce "lay your cards on the table"
expression
LAY yor KARdz on thuh TAY-buhl
LAY yaw KAHdz on thuh TAY-buhl
Definition
To be honest and open about your intentions, feelings, or plans, without hiding anything.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɑɹdz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
British English
lˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɑːdz/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY yor KARdz on thuh TAY-buhl
UK
LAY yaw KAHdz on thuh TAY-buhl
Listen in Context
It's time to lay your cards on the table and tell the truth.
He decided to lay his cards on the table during the meeting.
She asked me to lay my cards on the table about my plans.
Let’s lay our cards on the table and figure out what’s really going on.