Cómo Pronunciar "the ax"

expression

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks

thuh AKS

ðə, ði/ /æks

thuh AKS

Definición

Literally, "the ax" is a tool with a heavy blade and a long handle used for chopping wood. In idiomatic use, "get the ax" means to lose a job or to be fired.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks

Inglés Británico

ðə, ði/ /æks

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

thuh AKS

Escucha en Contexto

After the company lost money, some workers got the ax.

Many people worry about getting the ax during hard times.

He was surprised when his boss gave him the ax yesterday.

Rumor has it the whole department might get the ax next month.