Como Pronunciar "laugh up your sleeve"

expression

LAF-up-YOR-SLEEV

LAAF-up-YAW-SLEEV

Definição

To be secretly amused by something, especially when others are unaware or would not approve. Often used when someone hides their satisfaction at another's mistake or misfortune.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɫæf/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɫiv

Inglês Britânico

lˈɑːf/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /slˈiːv

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

LAF-up-YOR-SLEEV

LAAF-up-YAW-SLEEV

Ouça em Contexto

She couldn't help but laugh up her sleeve when her brother tripped over his shoelaces.

He laughed up his sleeve at his competitor's mistake during the game.

The teacher noticed some students laughing up their sleeves during the class.

Everyone pretended to agree, but you could tell they were all laughing up their sleeves.