Como Pronunciar "all bark and no bite"

expression

AWL BARK and noh BYTE

AWL BAHK and noh BYTE

Definição

Used to describe someone who makes threats or talks tough, but doesn’t actually do anything serious. It means they sound dangerous or strict but aren’t actually harmful.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɔɫ/ /ˈbɑɹk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈbaɪt

Inglês Britânico

ˈɔːl/ /bˈɑːk/ /ˈænd/ /nəʊ/ /bˈaɪt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AWL BARK and noh BYTE

AWL BAHK and noh BYTE

Ouça em Contexto

My boss is all bark and no bite; he never actually punishes anyone.

Don’t be scared. The dog is all bark and no bite.

My sister shouts a lot but she’s all bark and no bite.

Everyone says Tom will quit, but I think he’s all bark and no bite.