Como Pronunciar "lay down the law"
expression
LAY DOWN thuh LAW
LAY DOWN thuh LAW
Definição
To tell people very clearly and firmly what the rules are, especially in an authoritative way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ
Inglês Britânico
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LAY DOWN thuh LAW
UK
LAY DOWN thuh LAW
Ouça em Contexto
The teacher had to lay down the law about homework.
My mom always lays down the law at home.
The boss decided to lay down the law about being late.
When things got out of control, she really had to lay down the law.