Como Pronunciar "go over like a lead balloon"
expression
GOH OH-ver LIKE uh LED buh-LOON
guh-OH-vuh like ay LED buh-LOON
Definição
If something goes over like a lead balloon, it is received very badly or fails completely, especially an idea, suggestion, or joke.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /bəˈɫun
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /lɛd/ /bəlˈuːn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GOH OH-ver LIKE uh LED buh-LOON
UK
guh-OH-vuh like ay LED buh-LOON
Ouça em Contexto
My joke went over like a lead balloon at the party.
His idea to start the meeting early went over like a lead balloon.
The movie's new ending went over like a lead balloon with fans.
I thought my suggestion was good, but it went over like a lead balloon during the meeting.