How to Pronounce "throw a fight"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪt
THROH-uh-FYTE
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /fˈaɪt
throh-uh-FYTE
Definition
To deliberately lose a fight or competition, usually for money, a favor, or under pressure. It suggests cheating or dishonesty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪt
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /fˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-uh-FYTE
UK
throh-uh-FYTE
Listen in Context
He was paid to throw a fight in the boxing match.
If you throw a fight, you can be banned from the sport.
Some athletes have lost their careers for throwing a fight.
Rumors were everywhere that he might throw a fight for a big payday.