Como Pronunciar "daylight robbery"
expression
ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
DAY-lyt RAH-ber-ee
dˈeɪlaɪt/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
DAY-lyt ROB-uh-ree
Definição
A situation where something (usually a price or charge) is so unfairly high that it feels like you are being openly cheated, even though it’s legal. Used especially for things that are expensive or feel dishonest.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
Inglês Britânico
dˈeɪlaɪt/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DAY-lyt RAH-ber-ee
UK
DAY-lyt ROB-uh-ree
Ouça em Contexto
The price of water at the concert was daylight robbery.
Paying so much for parking here is daylight robbery.
Ten dollars for a small sandwich? That’s daylight robbery!
Honestly, the rent in this city is daylight robbery.