Como Pronunciar "cut to the quick"
expression
KUHT to the KWIK
KUT too the KWIK
Definição
To deeply hurt or offend someone, especially emotionally or personally; to wound someone's feelings badly.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwɪk
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈɪk
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KUHT to the KWIK
UK
KUT too the KWIK
Ouça em Contexto
Her words cut to the quick and made him cry.
It cut to the quick when my friend forgot my birthday.
The criticism cut to the quick, and she was silent.
What you said really cut to the quick; I didn’t expect it from you.