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Como Pronunciar "have it both ways"

expression

HAV it BOTH wayz
HAV it BOHTH wayz

Definição

To try to get the benefits of two opposing choices at the same time, or to want to avoid the disadvantages of both. Often used when it is not possible or fair to do so.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈweɪz

Inglês Britânico

hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈeɪz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HAV it BOTH wayz

UK

HAV it BOHTH wayz

Ouça em Contexto

You can't have it both ways: you must choose if you want to work or travel.

He wants to eat cake and lose weight. He can't have it both ways.

If you want to go out late, you can't have it both ways and also wake up early for work.

"You want freedom, but you also want security. Sorry, you just can't have it both ways!"