How to Pronounce "a foot in both camps"
expression
uh FOOT in BOTH KAMPS
uh FOOT in BOHTH KAMPS
Definition
If you have a foot in both camps, you are involved or connected with two opposing groups or sides at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈkæmps
British English
æɪ/ /fˈʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /bˈəʊθ/ /kˈæmps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FOOT in BOTH KAMPS
UK
uh FOOT in BOHTH KAMPS
Listen in Context
He has a foot in both camps because he works for two competing companies.
She tries to keep a foot in both camps when her friends argue.
The politician was known for having a foot in both camps on the issue.
You can't keep a foot in both camps forever—sooner or later you'll have to choose.