Como Pronunciar "pick off"
expression
PIK-awf
PIK-of
Definição
To remove, shoot, or eliminate people or things one by one, often carefully or from a distance. Can be used literally (as in sports or military), or figuratively (removing or handling items separately).
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɪk/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
pˈɪk/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PIK-awf
UK
PIK-of
Ouça em Contexto
The sniper picked off the targets one by one.
She picked off the leaves that had turned brown.
The player tried to pick off the runner at first base.
The team was strong at first, but the competition slowly picked them off.