How to Pronounce "steel for"
expression
STEEL-for, STEEL-fer, STEEL-fur
STEEL-for
Definition
To mentally prepare yourself, often with determination or courage, for something difficult or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈiːl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL-for, STEEL-fer, STEEL-fur
UK
STEEL-for
Listen in Context
You need to steel for a tough conversation.
He tried to steel for the bad news.
She must steel for the exam results.
I had to steel for the possibility that things wouldn't work out.