Como Pronunciar "off the back foot"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfʊt
AWF thuh BAK FOOT
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk/ /fˈʊt
OF thuh BAK FOOT
Definição
To act or respond from a position of disadvantage, retreat, or defensiveness, especially when reacting instead of taking initiative; originally from cricket, but used generally.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfʊt
Inglês Britânico
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk/ /fˈʊt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
AWF thuh BAK FOOT
UK
OF thuh BAK FOOT
Ouça em Contexto
The team played off the back foot for most of the match.
Don’t start your argument off the back foot or you may lose.
He answered all the questions off the back foot and looked unsure.
After the surprise attack, we were forced to operate off the back foot for weeks.