Cómo Pronunciar "put the screws"

expression

ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɹuz

PUT thuh SKROOZ

pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skɹˈuːz

PUT thuh SKROOZ

Definición

To use strong pressure, force, or threats in order to make someone do something they may not want to do. It is often used in business, negotiations, or arguments.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɹuz

Inglés Británico

pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skɹˈuːz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

PUT thuh SKROOZ

Escucha en Contexto

The manager put the screws on the team to finish the project faster.

They tried to put the screws on him during the negotiations.

When he wouldn’t agree, she decided to put the screws to him.

If they don't pay on time, we’ll have to put the screws to them.