Como Pronunciar "caught in the crossfire"
expression
KAWT in thuh KRAWS-fy-er
KAWT in thuh KROS-fy-uh
Definição
To be unintentionally involved in a conflict or problem between other people or groups, often suffering negative effects as a result.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹɔsˌfaɪɹ/, /ˈkɹɔsfaɪɹ
Inglês Britânico
kˈɔːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈɒsfaɪə
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KAWT in thuh KRAWS-fy-er
UK
KAWT in thuh KROS-fy-uh
Ouça em Contexto
The children were caught in the crossfire of their parents' argument.
Sometimes employees get caught in the crossfire between two managers.
He was caught in the crossfire during the heated debate.
Sorry, I don't want to get caught in the crossfire, so I'll stay out of this.