Como Pronunciar "measure up against"
expression
MEZH-er UP uh-GAYNST
MEZH-uh UP uh-GENST
Definição
To compare something or someone to another to see if they are as good, strong, or capable.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglês Britânico
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
MEZH-er UP uh-GAYNST
UK
MEZH-uh UP uh-GENST
Ouça em Contexto
It's hard for him to measure up against his older brother.
Does this new phone measure up against the old model?
Few players can measure up against the champion.
I don't think any other pizza place can measure up against Tony's.