"monkey paw" का उच्चारण कैसे करें
expression
ˈməŋki/ /ˈpɔ
MUNG-kee paw
mˈʌnki/ /pˈɔː
MUN-kee PAW
परिभाषा
A 'monkey paw' refers to an object or wish that seems to grant what you desire, but with unexpected and often negative consequences. The term comes from a classic horror story where wishes are granted in twisted ways.
IPA ट्रांसक्रिप्शन
अमेरिकी अंग्रेज़ी
ˈməŋki/ /ˈpɔ
ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी
mˈʌnki/ /pˈɔː
सरल उच्चारण
US
MUNG-kee paw
UK
MUN-kee PAW
संदर्भ में सुनें
The story warned that the monkey paw would grant wishes in terrible ways.
He called the old lamp his monkey paw because it brought him only bad luck.
Some people see winning the lottery as a monkey paw—it might ruin your life.
Be careful—this deal might be a real monkey paw if we’re not smart about it.