كيف تنطق "duty calls"

expression

US

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

UK

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

التعريف

This expression means you must take care of your responsibilities, even if you would prefer to do something else. It is often used when you have to leave fun or relaxing situations to fulfill an obligation.

نسخ IPA

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti/ /ˈkɔɫz

الإنجليزية البريطانية

djˈuːti/ /kˈɔːlz

نطق مبسط

أمريكي

DOO-tee kawlz or DYOO-tee kawlz

بريطاني

DYOO-tee KAWLZ

استمع في السياق

I have to leave now; duty calls.

Sorry, I can’t stay. Duty calls at the office.

Parents know that sometimes, duty calls.

Guess I can’t join the game tonight—duty calls!