Como Pronunciar "stop short of doing"

expression

STOP SHORT uhv DOO-ing

stop-SHAWT ov DOO-ing

Definição

To decide not to do something completely, especially to almost do it but choose not to in the end. It often means you do everything up to a point but do not finish or cross a line.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈstɑp/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ

Inglês Britânico

stˈɒp/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

STOP SHORT uhv DOO-ing

stop-SHAWT ov DOO-ing

Ouça em Contexto

He wanted to tell her the truth but stopped short of doing it.

The company criticized the policy but stopped short of doing anything about it.

She almost called the police but stopped short of doing it.

He spoke angrily and accused his friend, but he stopped short of doing anything truly hurtful.