How to Pronounce "pull in your horns"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɔɹnz
PULL-in yer HORNZ
pˈʊl/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɔːnz
PULL-in yaw HAWNZ
Definition
To become more cautious, to reduce your activity or ambition, especially after being overly confident or aggressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɔɹnz
British English
pˈʊl/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɔːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PULL-in yer HORNZ
UK
PULL-in yaw HAWNZ
Listen in Context
After the loss, the coach told the team to pull in your horns and focus on defense.
You should pull in your horns if the project is costing too much.
They decided to pull in their horns and wait for better market conditions.
"You might want to pull in your horns before you spend more money on upgrades," she warned.