How to Pronounce "poke holes in"
expression
POHK-hohlz-in
POHK-hohlz-in
Definition
To criticize something by finding mistakes, weaknesses, or problems in it, often to suggest it is not good enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊk/ /ˈhoʊɫz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pˈəʊk/ /hˈəʊlz/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHK-hohlz-in
UK
POHK-hohlz-in
Listen in Context
It's easy to poke holes in his simple idea.
She always tries to poke holes in my plans.
Don’t just poke holes in everything I say.
The journalist tried to poke holes in the politician's arguments.