How to Pronounce "jump through a hoop"
expression
JUMP thruh HOOP
jump thru HOOP
Definition
To do a series of difficult or complicated things in order to achieve something or satisfy someone, often because it is required by rules or demands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhup
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /θɹˈuː/ /æɪ/ /hˈuːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP thruh HOOP
UK
jump thru HOOP
Listen in Context
He had to jump through a hoop to get his visa approved.
Students must jump through a hoop to enroll in this course.
Sometimes you have to jump through a hoop just to get simple things done.
If you want a refund, you’ll have to jump through a hoop or two.