Como Pronunciar "pound of flesh"

expression

POWND-uhv-FLESH

POWND-ov-FLESH

Definição

A 'pound of flesh' is something that someone insists on having, even if it causes pain or difficulty to others; it refers to demanding something owed, no matter the cost.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpaʊnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfɫɛʃ

Inglês Britânico

pˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒv/ /flˈɛʃ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

POWND-uhv-FLESH

POWND-ov-FLESH

Ouça em Contexto

The lender wanted his pound of flesh when the loan was not paid.

He demanded his pound of flesh after being wronged at work.

If you break the contract, the company will demand its pound of flesh.

It may be legal, but asking for your pound of flesh isn't always fair.