Como Pronunciar "circle the wagons"

expression

SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz

Definição

To come together as a group to defend against danger, criticism, or threats. The phrase comes from when pioneers in the American West formed a circle with their wagons for protection.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɝkəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡənz

Inglês Britânico

sˈɜːkəl/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡənz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz

Ouça em Contexto

When the team faced criticism, they decided to circle the wagons.

The company will circle the wagons to handle the crisis.

When they felt threatened, the family would circle the wagons.

If rumors keep spreading, management will definitely circle the wagons.