Como Pronunciar "fox in the henhouse"

expression

FAHKS in thuh HEN-hows

FOKS in thuh HEN-hows

Definição

This expression refers to placing someone untrustworthy or dangerous in a situation where they can easily cause harm, especially when given access or responsibility they might abuse.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈfɑks/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛnˌhaʊs

Inglês Britânico

fˈɒks/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛnhaʊs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

FAHKS in thuh HEN-hows

FOKS in thuh HEN-hows

Ouça em Contexto

Making him treasurer was like putting a fox in the henhouse.

Leaving the money with him is a fox in the henhouse situation.

Hiring someone with a criminal record to manage security is like a fox in the henhouse.

Putting a corrupt official in charge of the funds? That's a total fox in the henhouse move.