How to Pronounce "put your foot down on"
expression
PUT yore FOOT DOWN on
PUT yaw FOOT DOWN on
Definition
To take a firm stand on something, refusing to allow it or deciding not to tolerate a certain behavior or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈʊt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yore FOOT DOWN on
UK
PUT yaw FOOT DOWN on
Listen in Context
Mom had to put her foot down on our late nights out.
The manager finally put his foot down on the constant chatting at work.
Sometimes you need to put your foot down on unhealthy habits.
After weeks of arguing, she finally put her foot down on the subject of getting a pet.