How to Pronounce "put the brakes on"
expression
PUT thuh BRAKES awn
put thuh BRAKES on
Definition
To slow down, stop, or limit something that is happening or developing, especially progress, activities, or plans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh BRAKES awn
UK
put thuh BRAKES on
Listen in Context
The government decided to put the brakes on the new law.
They had to put the brakes on spending when the company lost money.
Parents sometimes need to put the brakes on their children's activities.
If we don't put the brakes on climate change soon, it might be too late.