How Do You Spell PUTS A MATCH TO?

Pronunciation: [pˌʊts ɐ mˈat͡ʃ tuː] (IPA)

The phrase "puts a match to" is often used to mean igniting something or setting it on fire. Phonetically, the word "puts" is pronounced as /pʊts/, with the "u" sound pronounced like the "oo" in "book." "Match" is pronounced as /mætʃ/, with the "a" sound pronounced like the "a" in "cat." "To" is pronounced as /tu/, with a short "u" sound. Together, the phrase is often pronounced as /pʊts ə mætʃ tu/.

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PUTS A MATCH TO Meaning and Definition

  1. To "put a match to" is a phrase commonly used to describe the act of igniting or setting fire to something, often using a matchstick or any similar fire-starting device. Metaphorically, this phrase implies initiating or commencing an action or event that will likely result in an intense or substantial outcome.

    The term carries a sense of deliberate and purposeful action, emphasizing the intentional decision to start or ignite something, just as one would intentionally strike a match to provoke a flame. It can refer to literal fire-setting, where the match represents the spark that sets an object or substance alight, causing a physical blaze. However, it can also be employed in a figurative sense, describing the initiation of events or circumstances that may lead to significant changes, consequences, or reactions.

    In a non-literal sense, "puts a match to" signifies an individual's or a group's deliberate action or decision to trigger an event, idea, or situation that will likely generate a profound impact, influence, or response. It implies a proactive approach to initiate change or instigate a process, often with the expectation of dynamic outcomes. The phrase is frequently used in various contexts, such as sparking a conversation, provoking a debate, inciting a rebellion, starting a revolution, or instigating an innovative idea. Thus, "puts a match to" carries a connotation of intentional ignition leading to transformative or consequential consequences.

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