Como Pronunciar "fish for"
expression
ˈfɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
FISH-for, FISH-fer
fˈɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
FISH-for, FISH-faw
Definição
To try to get information, compliments, or an answer from someone in an indirect way, often by hinting or asking careful questions.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈfɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
Inglês Britânico
fˈɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
FISH-for, FISH-fer
UK
FISH-for, FISH-faw
Ouça em Contexto
He always fishes for compliments about his cooking.
She tried to fish for information about the new project.
Don’t fish for answers during the test.
Are you fishing for sympathy after that tough week?