How to Pronounce "roll with the punches"
expression
ROHL with thuh PUN-chiz
rohl with thuh PUN-chiz
Definition
To adapt to challenges or difficulties as they happen, staying flexible and positive rather than being discouraged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpəntʃɪz
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈʌntʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL with thuh PUN-chiz
UK
rohl with thuh PUN-chiz
Listen in Context
When plans change, you have to roll with the punches.
She learned to roll with the punches after moving to a new city.
It’s not always easy to roll with the punches at work.
Life throws you surprises, so sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.