Como Pronunciar "drive to the wall"
expression
DRYV tuh THUH WAWL
dryv too THUH WAWRL
Definição
To push someone into a very difficult situation, forcing them to their limit emotionally, mentally, or financially.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
Inglês Britânico
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
DRYV tuh THUH WAWL
UK
dryv too THUH WAWRL
Ouça em Contexto
Rising costs drive small businesses to the wall.
Years of stress finally drove her to the wall.
Debt can drive people to the wall if they are not careful.
Competition from big companies is really driving us to the wall.