How to Pronounce "wait on hand and foot"
expression
WAYT on HAND and FOOT
WAYT on HAND and FOOT
Definition
To serve someone in every possible way and do everything for them, often more than is reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfʊt
British English
wˈeɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /hˈænd/ /ˈænd/ /fˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYT on HAND and FOOT
UK
WAYT on HAND and FOOT
Listen in Context
Her parents wait on her hand and foot.
He likes being waited on hand and foot when he is sick.
She does not want to wait on him hand and foot.
I'm not going to wait on you hand and foot like your mom does.