Como Pronunciar "cut down to size"
expression
KUT-DOWN-tuh-SIZE
KUT-DOWN-too-SIZE
Definição
To show someone that they are not as important, talented, or powerful as they think they are. It means to bring someone back to a more realistic view of themselves.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkət/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsaɪz
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /sˈaɪz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KUT-DOWN-tuh-SIZE
UK
KUT-DOWN-too-SIZE
Ouça em Contexto
The coach cut down to size a player who thought he was the star.
Her classmates cut her down to size when she bragged too much.
Sometimes life cuts us down to size when we get too proud.
He keeps talking like he owns the place—someone needs to cut him down to size.