Como Pronunciar "hang in effigy"
expression
HANG IN EF-i-jee
HANG in EF-i-jee
Definição
To display a model or dummy of a person being hanged, as a symbolic protest or demonstration of anger against them.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɛfɪdʒi
Inglês Britânico
hˈæŋ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɛfɪdʒi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HANG IN EF-i-jee
UK
HANG in EF-i-jee
Ouça em Contexto
Protesters hang in effigy the politician they disagree with.
It is common in some places to hang in effigy public figures during protests.
They decided to hang in effigy the unpopular CEO as a form of protest.
When the mayor raised taxes, angry citizens hung him in effigy outside city hall.