How to Pronounce "press the flesh"
expression
PRESS thuh flesh
press thuh FLESH
Definition
To meet and shake hands with people, especially in public as a way of greeting or connecting, often used for politicians or celebrities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɛʃ
British English
pɹˈɛs/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɛʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRESS thuh flesh
UK
press thuh FLESH
Listen in Context
The mayor loves to press the flesh at public events.
During the campaign, she had to press the flesh with voters every day.
Celebrities often press the flesh with fans after a show.
You know it's election season when politicians are out pressing the flesh everywhere.