How to Pronounce "railroad through"
expression
ˈɹeɪɫˌɹoʊd/ /ˈθɹu
RAIL-rohd THROO
ɹˈeɪlɹəʊd/ /θɹˈuː
rayl-ROHD throo
Definition
To force a plan, law, or decision to be accepted quickly and with little or no discussion or consideration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪɫˌɹoʊd/ /ˈθɹu
British English
ɹˈeɪlɹəʊd/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAIL-rohd THROO
UK
rayl-ROHD throo
Listen in Context
They tried to railroad through the new policy without asking anyone.
The government railroaded through the tax changes very fast.
She was upset because they railroaded through the proposal.
The mayor tried to railroad through a controversial law before anyone could object.