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pound the table

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpaʊnd ðə ˈteɪbəl/

pound the table means: Hit a table hard, often repeatedly, with your hand or fist.

verb

HIT TABLEB2

Hit a table hard, often repeatedly, with your hand or fist.

  • He began to pound the table.
  • She pounded the table with her fist.
  • Please stop pounding the table during dinner.

Similar words: bang the table

Common phrases: pound the table, pound the table hard

ARGUE STRONGLYC1

Express your opinion very strongly and insist that others should accept it.

  • He pounded the table for reform.
  • Our manager pounds the table whenever safety is discussed.
  • They pounded the table to defend their rights.

How to use it: pound the table for something (She pounded the table for better funding.)

Similar words: insist, argue strongly

Common phrases: pound the table, pound the table for

ARGUE WITHOUT EVIDENCEC2

Argue loudly and forcefully because you have no good facts or reasons to support your view.

  • Without evidence, he could only pound the table.
  • The lawyer pounded the table instead of answering the question.
  • When their facts fail, they pound the table.

Similar words: bluster

Common phrases: pound the table, just pound the table

PROMOTE PRODUCTSC2

Talk enthusiastically about products to persuade people to buy them.

  • The salesman pounded the table for his products.
  • Their agents pound the table for every new release.
  • She pounded the table to attract more buyers.

How to use it: pound the table for something (The broker pounded the table for the new investment fund.)

Similar words: promote, pitch, plug

Common phrases: pound the table, pound the table for

Questions about pound the table

What does pound the table mean?

Hit a table hard, often repeatedly, with your hand or fist.

What is pound the table in other languages?

Türkçe: masaya vurmak · Español: golpear la mesa · Français: frapper la table · Deutsch: auf den Tisch schlagen · Italiano: battere sul tavolo · 日本語: 机をたたく

How do you pronounce pound the table?

It is pronounced /ˌpaʊnd ðə ˈteɪbəl/.

How do you use pound the table in a sentence?

He began to pound the table. She pounded the table with her fist.

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