How to Pronounce "the upper hand"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈhænd
thuh UHP-er HAND
ðə, ði/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /hˈænd
thuh UP-uh HAND
Definition
If you have the upper hand, you have more power, control, or advantage over someone else in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəpɝ/ /ˈhænd
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈʌpɐ/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh UHP-er HAND
UK
thuh UP-uh HAND
Listen in Context
She has the upper hand in the game now.
If we work together, we can get the upper hand.
He tries hard to keep the upper hand in every argument.
After hours of negotiation, our team finally gained the upper hand.