How to Pronounce "fight your corner"
expression
FYTE yor KOR-ner
FYTE yaw KAW-nuh
Definition
To defend your opinions, rights, or interests, especially when others disagree or challenge you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
British English
fˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɔːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYTE yor KOR-ner
UK
FYTE yaw KAW-nuh
Listen in Context
She always fights her corner in meetings.
If you don't fight your corner, people might ignore your ideas.
It's important to fight your corner when you know you are right.
You have to fight your corner in this business or nobody will take you seriously.