Como Pronunciar "highway robbery"
expression
ˈhaɪˌweɪ/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
HYE-way RAH-ber-ee
hˈaɪweɪ/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
HYE-way ROB-uh-ree
Definição
Originally meaning a robbery that happens on a road or highway, this phrase is now mostly used to talk about prices or charges that are extremely high or unfair, as if someone is stealing from you.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhaɪˌweɪ/ /ˈɹɑbɝi
Inglês Britânico
hˈaɪweɪ/ /ɹˈɒbəɹi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HYE-way RAH-ber-ee
UK
HYE-way ROB-uh-ree
Ouça em Contexto
The price for water at the airport is highway robbery.
Paying $50 for a simple meal is highway robbery.
The service fee was highway robbery.
I can’t believe they charged that much for parking—seriously, that’s highway robbery!