Cómo Pronunciar "play for keeps"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkips
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈiːps
play-faw-KEEPS
Definición
To act seriously and with determination, often implying there are real consequences or rewards involved; not just for fun.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkips
Inglés Británico
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈiːps
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
UK
play-faw-KEEPS
Escucha en Contexto
When they make a deal, they play for keeps.
She warned me that in this competition, everyone plays for keeps.
If you want to join this team, be ready to play for keeps.
Watch out—those guys play for keeps and don’t give second chances.