How to Pronounce "put the hammer down"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
PUT thuh HAM-er DOWN
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæmɐ/ /dˈaʊn
put thuh HAM-uh DOWN
Definition
To go as fast as possible, especially when driving, or to make a strong and determined decision or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæmɐ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh HAM-er DOWN
UK
put thuh HAM-uh DOWN
Listen in Context
When we reached the highway, Dad put the hammer down.
The coach told the team to put the hammer down in the second half.
She decided to put the hammer down and start her own business.
"Time’s running out! Put the hammer down and finish that project," my boss said.