Como Pronunciar "cut off at the pass"
expression
KUT-awf-at-thuh-pass
KUT-of-at-thuh-paahs
Definição
To stop someone from achieving what they want by getting ahead of them or preventing something before it happens, often by taking action early.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkət/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpæs
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KUT-awf-at-thuh-pass
UK
KUT-of-at-thuh-paahs
Ouça em Contexto
They tried to cut off at the pass by ending the meeting early.
If you study the material now, you can cut off at the pass any confusion later.
The manager decided to cut off at the pass any complaints by clearly explaining the policy.
I knew she would ask for more time, so I cut her off at the pass by finishing early.