Cómo Pronunciar "take a swipe at"

expression

TAYK-uh-SWYP-at

Definición

To criticize or attack someone, often indirectly or with a quick remark. It can also mean to physically try to hit someone, but is most used for verbal criticism.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswaɪp/ /ˈæt

Inglés Británico

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /swˈaɪp/ /ˈæt

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

TAYK-uh-SWYP-at

Escucha en Contexto

She took a swipe at her coworker's idea during the meeting.

The article takes a swipe at the government's policies.

He tried to take a swipe at me but missed.

Every time he opens his mouth, he takes a swipe at someone.