Como Pronunciar "on shaky ground"
expression
ON SHAY-kee GROWND
on SHAY-kee GROWND
Definição
In a weak, uncertain, or risky situation, often with the possibility of failure or problems ahead.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈʃeɪki/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
Inglês Britânico
ˈɒn/ /ʃˈeɪki/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ON SHAY-kee GROWND
UK
on SHAY-kee GROWND
Ouça em Contexto
The company is on shaky ground after losing its biggest client.
His explanation was on shaky ground and nobody believed him.
The project is on shaky ground because of budget cuts.
After last week's argument, their friendship is on shaky ground.