How to Pronounce "the party line"
expression
thuh PAR-tee lyn
thuh PAR-tee lyn
Definition
The official policy or position that members of a political party are expected to follow and publicly support, even if they personally disagree. It can also refer to the approved or expected viewpoint within any group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɑɹti/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːti/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh PAR-tee lyn
UK
thuh PAR-tee lyn
Listen in Context
He always supports the party line during meetings.
Members must stick to the party line when speaking in public.
He repeated the party line without thinking.
She doesn't always agree but she toes the party line in public.