How to Pronounce "put your foot down"
expression
PUT yoor FOOT DOWN
put YAW foot DOWN
Definition
To act firmly to stop something or make a clear rule, especially after being patient or tolerant for some time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈʊt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yoor FOOT DOWN
UK
put YAW foot DOWN
Listen in Context
I had to put my foot down when the kids refused to do their homework.
He put his foot down and said no more sweets before dinner.
Sometimes a manager has to put their foot down to keep order in the office.
I've let you stay out late too many times, but tonight I'm putting my foot down.