How to Pronounce "push the panic button"
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænɪk/ /ˈbətən
PUSH thuh PAN-ik BUH-tn
pˈʊʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈænɪk/ /bˈʌtən
PUSH thuh PAN-ik BUT-uhn
Definition
To suddenly react with fear or anxiety, often in a stressful situation, instead of staying calm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænɪk/ /ˈbətən
British English
pˈʊʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈænɪk/ /bˈʌtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSH thuh PAN-ik BUH-tn
UK
PUSH thuh PAN-ik BUT-uhn
Listen in Context
Don't push the panic button just because you're late.
When the fire alarm rang, he pushed the panic button and started screaming.
Try not to push the panic button during exams.
She really pushed the panic button when she lost her wallet in the city.