Como Pronunciar "familiarity breeds contempt"
expression
fuh-MIL-YAIR-uh-tee BREEDZ kun-TEMPT
fuh-MIL-ee-AIR-i-tee BREEDZ kun-TEMPT
Definição
This proverb means that if you know someone or something very well, you might start to lose respect for them or it, and take them for granted.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
fəˌmɪɫˈjɛɹəti/ /ˈbɹidz/ /kənˈtɛmpt
Inglês Britânico
fəmˌɪlɪˈæɹɪti/ /bɹˈiːdz/ /kəntˈɛmpt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
fuh-MIL-YAIR-uh-tee BREEDZ kun-TEMPT
UK
fuh-MIL-ee-AIR-i-tee BREEDZ kun-TEMPT
Ouça em Contexto
Familiarity breeds contempt when friends share too much time together and start to annoy each other.
My grandmother often says 'familiarity breeds contempt' about siblings who fight a lot.
Some people believe that familiarity breeds contempt in close relationships.
After working with my boss for years, I realize familiarity breeds contempt—I notice every little flaw now.