Como Pronunciar "close in for the kill"

expression

KLOHS-in fer thuh KIL

KLOHZ-in faw thuh KIL

Definição

To move closer to someone or something in order to finish or defeat them, often after waiting for the right moment. Used literally in hunting and figuratively in competition, negotiation, or argument.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ

Inglês Britânico

kləʊz/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KLOHS-in fer thuh KIL

KLOHZ-in faw thuh KIL

Ouça em Contexto

She waited for the perfect moment to close in for the kill in the chess game.

The lion closed in for the kill when the gazelle was tired.

In the final round, the boxer closed in for the kill.

The team played patiently, then closed in for the kill with a last-minute goal.