How to Pronounce "show who's boss"
expression
SHOH hooz BOSS
SHOH hooz BOSS
Definition
To act in a way that makes it clear you are the person in charge or have the most power in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈhuz/ /ˈbɑs/, /ˈbɔs
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /huːz/ /bˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH hooz BOSS
UK
SHOH hooz BOSS
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to show who's boss to get respect.
The coach had to show who's boss when the team stopped listening.
She needed to show who's boss to her new puppy.
If your computer won’t cooperate, sometimes you just have to show who's boss and restart it.