Como Pronunciar "chum in the water"

expression

CHUM in thuh WAW-ter

CHUM in thuh WAW-tuh

Definição

Originally, "chum in the water" refers to pieces of bait dropped in water to attract fish or sharks. In conversation, it's used metaphorically for something that attracts a lot of attention, especially from people eager to take advantage.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈtʃəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔtɝ

Inglês Britânico

tʃˈʌm/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːtɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

CHUM in thuh WAW-ter

CHUM in thuh WAW-tuh

Ouça em Contexto

The mistake was like chum in the water for the competition.

When she announced her resignation, it was chum in the water for reporters.

Posting private information online is like throwing chum in the water for hackers.

After the rumor broke, it was chum in the water for gossip blogs.