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Cómo Pronunciar "hit when they are down"

expression

HIT WHEN thay ar DOWN
HIT wen thay AIR DOWN

Definición

To criticize, attack, or treat someone harshly when they are already suffering, struggling, or vulnerable. The phrase suggests an action is especially unfair or cruel because the person is already in a weak position.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈhɪt/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðeɪ/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈdaʊn

Inglés Británico

hˈɪt/ /wˈɛn/ /ðˈeɪ/ /ɛə/ /dˈaʊn

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

HIT WHEN thay ar DOWN

UK

HIT wen thay AIR DOWN

Escucha en Contexto

It's not right to hit when they are down.

We shouldn't hit when they are down; we should help them instead.

He lost his job, so don't hit when they are down by making fun of him.

Why do you have to hit when they are down? Give them a break.