Cómo Pronunciar "thread the needle"
expression
ˈθɹɛd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnidəɫ
THRED thuh NEE-duhl
θɹˈɛd/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈiːdəl
th-RED the NEE-duhl
Definición
To literally pass thread through the eye of a needle, or figuratively, to succeed in a very difficult or delicate task, especially finding a careful balance between two situations.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈθɹɛd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnidəɫ
Inglés Británico
θɹˈɛd/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈiːdəl
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
THRED thuh NEE-duhl
UK
th-RED the NEE-duhl
Escucha en Contexto
She tried to thread the needle, but her hands were shaking.
Sometimes you have to thread the needle to make everyone happy.
He skillfully threaded the needle during the debate.
If we want this deal to work, we’ll have to thread the needle between both sides’ demands.