How to Pronounce "put your cards on the table"
expression
PUHT yor KARDS on thuh TAY-buhl
puht yaw KARZ on thuh TAY-buhl
Definition
To be honest and reveal all of your thoughts, intentions, or information, especially when discussing something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɑɹdz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɑːdz/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHT yor KARDS on thuh TAY-buhl
UK
puht yaw KARZ on thuh TAY-buhl
Listen in Context
It's time to put your cards on the table and tell us what you really think.
Let's put our cards on the table and solve this issue together.
Before we continue, can you put your cards on the table?
If everyone puts their cards on the table, we can finally reach an agreement.