How to Pronounce "pound of flesh"
expression
POWND-uhv-FLESH
POWND-ov-FLESH
Definition
A 'pound of flesh' is something that someone insists on having, even if it causes pain or difficulty to others; it refers to demanding something owed, no matter the cost.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfɫɛʃ
British English
pˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒv/ /flˈɛʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWND-uhv-FLESH
UK
POWND-ov-FLESH
Listen in Context
The lender wanted his pound of flesh when the loan was not paid.
He demanded his pound of flesh after being wronged at work.
If you break the contract, the company will demand its pound of flesh.
It may be legal, but asking for your pound of flesh isn't always fair.