How to Pronounce "jump through hoops"
expression
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈhups
JUMP-throo-HOOPS
dʒˈʌmp/ /θɹˈuː/ /hˈuːps
jump-thROO-HOOPS
Definition
To do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve a goal, especially because someone requires it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈhups
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /θɹˈuː/ /hˈuːps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-throo-HOOPS
UK
jump-thROO-HOOPS
Listen in Context
You have to jump through hoops to get a visa for that country.
My boss made me jump through hoops to get approval.
She will jump through hoops for her children.
If you want a refund, be ready to jump through hoops.