How to Pronounce "have on the string"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹɪŋ
HAV on thuh STRING
hæv/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈɪŋ
hav ON thuh string
Definition
To have someone or something under your control, often manipulating their actions or decisions. This phrase is used when one person controls or influences another person closely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹɪŋ
British English
hæv/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV on thuh STRING
UK
hav ON thuh string
Listen in Context
She thinks she has him on the string.
The boss has the team on the string.
He likes to have people on the string.
She really has him on the string—he'll do anything she asks.