How to Pronounce "toast of the town"
expression
TOHST uhv thuh TOWN
TOHST ov thuh TOWN
Definition
A person who is very popular, admired, or celebrated in a particular place or for a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtoʊst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaʊn
British English
tˈəʊst/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOHST uhv thuh TOWN
UK
TOHST ov thuh TOWN
Listen in Context
After her big performance, she became the toast of the town.
The new restaurant is the toast of the town.
He was the toast of the town after winning the award.
It only took one viral video for her to be the toast of the town.