Como Pronunciar "give the runaround"

expression

GIV thuh RUN-uh-round

giv thuh RUN-uh-rownd

Definição

To deliberately avoid giving a clear answer or solution, often by making excuses or sending someone to different people, especially to avoid helping them.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊn/, /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊnd

Inglês Britânico

ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɐɹˌaʊnd

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GIV thuh RUN-uh-round

giv thuh RUN-uh-rownd

Ouça em Contexto

The manager kept giving me the runaround when I asked for help.

Whenever I call the company, they give me the runaround.

Don't give your customers the runaround if you want them to trust you.

I felt like the bank just kept giving me the runaround after I lost my card.