How to Pronounce "run the show"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃoʊ
RUN thuh SHOW
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈəʊ
run thuh SHOH
Definition
To be the person in charge or responsible for organizing, managing, or making the important decisions for an event, group, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃoʊ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN thuh SHOW
UK
run thuh SHOH
Listen in Context
Who will run the show while the manager is away?
My mother always runs the show at family dinners.
If you want things done your way, you have to run the show.
Ever since he got promoted, he’s been trying to run the show.