How to Pronounce "cut your throat"
expression
KUT yur THROHT
kut YAW THROHT
Definition
To actually or figuratively hurt yourself badly, often used about actions that damage your own chances or future. The literal meaning refers to a serious injury, but it's commonly used to talk about self-destructive choices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɹoʊt
British English
kˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /θɹˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT yur THROHT
UK
kut YAW THROHT
Listen in Context
If you leave your job without another offer, you might cut your throat.
Don't lower your prices too much or you'll cut your throat.
He realized too late that cheating would cut his throat.
Slashing your own benefits just to beat competitors is like cutting your throat.