How to Pronounce "hold out the olive branch"
expression
HOHLD OWT thuh AH-liv branch
HOHLD OWT thuh OL-iv BRAHNCH
Definition
To make a gesture or offer to end a conflict and restore peace, often by showing a willingness to forgive or reconcile.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑɫəv/, /ˈɑɫɪv/ /ˈbɹæntʃ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒlɪv/ /bɹˈɑːntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD OWT thuh AH-liv branch
UK
HOHLD OWT thuh OL-iv BRAHNCH
Listen in Context
After the argument, she decided to hold out the olive branch.
He wants to hold out the olive branch to his old friend.
Sometimes it's hard to hold out the olive branch first.
After months of silence, Mark finally decided to hold out the olive branch and called his brother.