How to Pronounce "put your best foot forward"
expression
PUT yor BEST FOOT FOR-werd
put YAW best FOOT FAW-wuhd
Definition
To try your hardest to make a good impression or do your best, especially when starting something new or meeting someone important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛst/ /fˈʊt/ /fˈɔːwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yor BEST FOOT FOR-werd
UK
put YAW best FOOT FAW-wuhd
Listen in Context
When you have a job interview, always put your best foot forward.
On your first day at school, put your best foot forward and smile.
He always puts his best foot forward when meeting new people.
Don't be nervous—just put your best foot forward and be yourself.