Como Pronunciar "circle the drain"
expression
SUR-kuhl thuh DRAYN
SUR-kuhl thuh DRAYN
Definição
To be in a situation that is getting worse and is close to failing, collapsing, or ending, often used for businesses, health, or projects.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsɝkəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹeɪn
Inglês Britânico
sˈɜːkəl/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈeɪn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SUR-kuhl thuh DRAYN
UK
SUR-kuhl thuh DRAYN
Ouça em Contexto
The company has been circling the drain for months.
After the surgery, his health started to circle the drain.
Their finances are circling the drain.
I'm afraid this whole project is just circling the drain at this point.