Como Pronunciar "box into a corner"
expression
BOX in-too uh KOR-ner
BOKS in-tuh ay KAW-nuh
Definição
To put someone in a situation where they have no good options or escape, often by limiting their choices or possibilities.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɑks/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
Inglês Britânico
bˈɒks/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BOX in-too uh KOR-ner
UK
BOKS in-tuh ay KAW-nuh
Ouça em Contexto
The tough questions boxed him into a corner.
If you box me into a corner, I can’t help you.
The contract boxed the company into a corner.
She felt totally boxed into a corner by her parents' expectations.