Como Pronunciar "look like the cat that swallowed the canary"
expression
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWAH-lohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWOL-ohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
Definição
To appear very pleased with yourself, as if you have done something secret or mischievous and feel proud about it.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈswɑɫoʊd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /kəˈnɛɹi
Inglês Britânico
lˈʊk/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæt/ /ðˈæt/ /swˈɒləʊd/ /ðə, ði/ /kənˈeəɹi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWAH-lohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
UK
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWOL-ohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
Ouça em Contexto
He looks like the cat that swallowed the canary after winning the game.
She looks like the cat that swallowed the canary when she knows something you don't.
The boss looked like the cat that swallowed the canary after the meeting.
You look like the cat that swallowed the canary—what's your secret?