Como Pronunciar "cut a break"

expression

KUHT-uh-BRAYK

KUT-uh-BRAYK

Definição

To treat someone more kindly or leniently, especially when they are having a hard time. It means to be less strict, demanding, or to forgive someone's mistake.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk

Inglês Britânico

kˈʌt/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KUHT-uh-BRAYK

KUT-uh-BRAYK

Ouça em Contexto

Can you cut me a break? I made a mistake, but I'm trying my best.

The teacher cut the students a break because of the hard exam.

I wish someone would cut her a break after all she's been through.

Come on, cut me a break! It’s Monday morning.