Como Pronunciar "lick into shape"
expression
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
LIK in-TOO SHAYP
lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
LIK in-TUH SHAYP
Definição
To improve, organize, or fix something so that it is ready, functions well, or looks good, often after it started in poor condition. Used for things or people that need work to become acceptable.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
Inglês Britânico
lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LIK in-TOO SHAYP
UK
LIK in-TUH SHAYP
Ouça em Contexto
We need to lick this project into shape before the deadline.
The new coach helped the team lick into shape.
It took a week to lick the report into shape.
This old garden will need some work, but I think we can lick it into shape.