How to Pronounce "pull the plug"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫəɡ
PULL thuh PLUG
pˈʊl/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈʌɡ
PULL thuh PLUG
Definition
To stop or cancel something, especially a project, activity, or service, by making a final decision to end it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫəɡ
British English
pˈʊl/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈʌɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PULL thuh PLUG
UK
PULL thuh PLUG
Listen in Context
They decided to pull the plug on the new app.
If we don't get more money, we'll have to pull the plug.
The school board will pull the plug on the program next month.
After years of losses, the company finally pulled the plug.