Como Pronunciar "make do and mend"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɛnd
MAYK DOO and (or uhnd) MEND
mˈeɪk/ /dʉː/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɛnd
MAYK DYOO and MEND
Definição
A phrase meaning to manage with what you have and fix or repair things instead of buying new ones, often used during times when money or resources are limited.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɛnd
Inglês Britânico
mˈeɪk/ /dʉː/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɛnd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
MAYK DOO and (or uhnd) MEND
UK
MAYK DYOO and MEND
Ouça em Contexto
During the war, families had to make do and mend instead of buying new clothes.
If your bike is broken, try to make do and mend before buying a new one.
Grandma taught us to make do and mend because she grew up in hard times.
We can't afford a new TV, so we'll just make do and mend for now.