Cómo Pronunciar "play up to"
expression
PLAY up too, PLAY up tuh, PLAY up ti
play UP TOO
Definición
To try to please someone in authority because you want them to like you or to get something from them, often by saying nice things or acting in a way that will benefit you.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
Inglés Británico
plˈeɪ/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PLAY up too, PLAY up tuh, PLAY up ti
UK
play UP TOO
Escucha en Contexto
He always plays up to the teacher to get better grades.
Some students play up to the coach hoping to be chosen for the team.
Why do you always play up to people in charge?
Stop playing up to the boss—we all know what you're doing.