How to Pronounce "lead with your chin"
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɪn
LED-with-yer-CHIN or LEED-with-yer-CHIN
lɛd/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɪn
LED-with-yaw-CHIN
Definition
To act or speak in a way that makes you an obvious target for criticism, trouble, or attack—especially by being too bold or careless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɪn
British English
lɛd/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-with-yer-CHIN or LEED-with-yer-CHIN
UK
LED-with-yaw-CHIN
Listen in Context
If you lead with your chin, you might get into trouble.
He likes to lead with his chin in meetings.
Don’t lead with your chin when talking to your boss.
You really led with your chin during that interview.