Como Pronunciar "drawn and quartered"
expression
DRAWN and KWOR-terd
drawn and KWAW-tuhd
Definição
A historical execution method in which a person was tied to horses and pulled apart; also sometimes used figuratively for being severely punished or criticized.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdɹɔn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkwɔrtɚd
Inglês Britânico
dɹˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /kwˈɔːtəd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DRAWN and KWOR-terd
UK
drawn and KWAW-tuhd
Ouça em Contexto
In medieval times, traitors were often drawn and quartered.
The king ordered the rebel leader to be drawn and quartered for his crimes.
Being drawn and quartered was one of the most feared punishments in history.
After I messed up that project, my boss practically drew and quartered me in the meeting.