Como Pronunciar "make up the numbers"
expression
MAYK-UP-thuh-NUM-berz
MAYK-UP-thuh-NUM-buhz
Definição
To join a group or team just so there are enough people, often without playing an important role.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnəmbɝz
Inglês Britânico
mˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈʌmbəz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
MAYK-UP-thuh-NUM-berz
UK
MAYK-UP-thuh-NUM-buhz
Ouça em Contexto
He was only there to make up the numbers in the game.
We need one more player just to make up the numbers.
Sometimes volunteers are asked to make up the numbers for events.
Honestly, I felt like I was just there to make up the numbers.