Cómo Pronunciar "labour the point"
expression
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
LAY-ber thuh POINT
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
LAY-buh the POINT
Definición
To explain something in too much detail, repeating the main point more than necessary. Used when someone keeps emphasizing a topic that is already understood.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
Inglés Británico
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
LAY-ber thuh POINT
UK
LAY-buh the POINT
Escucha en Contexto
I don't want to labour the point, but we must finish on time.
He kept labouring the point even after everyone understood.
Please don't labour the point—we get it.
She tends to labour the point during meetings, so things take longer than necessary.