Como Pronunciar "bend the law"
expression
BEND-thuh-LAW
BEND-thuh-LAW
Definição
To do something that is technically not against the law but goes against its true spirit or intention, often for personal gain.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ
Inglês Britânico
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BEND-thuh-LAW
UK
BEND-thuh-LAW
Ouça em Contexto
Some companies try to bend the law to pay less tax.
He doesn't break rules, but he loves to bend the law.
The lawyer found a way to bend the law and help his client.
If you know the right people, you can sometimes bend the law and get special permits.