Como Pronunciar "go down the tube"
expression
GOH DOWN thuh TOOB
guh-OH down thuh TYOOB
Definição
If something "goes down the tube," it fails completely, is wasted, or is ruined. It's often used when talking about plans, projects, or money.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtjub/, /ˈtub
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /tjˈuːb
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GOH DOWN thuh TOOB
UK
guh-OH down thuh TYOOB
Ouça em Contexto
All our hard work just went down the tube after the computer crashed.
The project went down the tube because we ran out of money.
If the deal falls through, everything will go down the tube.
I saved for years, but it all went down the tube after the medical bills.