Cómo Pronunciar "have it both ways"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈweɪz
HAV it BOTH wayz
hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈeɪz
HAV it BOHTH wayz
Definición
To try to get the benefits of two opposing choices at the same time, or to want to avoid the disadvantages of both. Often used when it is not possible or fair to do so.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈweɪz
Inglés Británico
hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈeɪz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
HAV it BOTH wayz
UK
HAV it BOHTH wayz
Escucha en Contexto
You can't have it both ways: you must choose if you want to work or travel.
He wants to eat cake and lose weight. He can't have it both ways.
If you want to go out late, you can't have it both ways and also wake up early for work.
"You want freedom, but you also want security. Sorry, you just can't have it both ways!"