Como Pronunciar "on the back foot"
expression
ON thuh BAK foot
ON thuh BAK foot
Definição
To be at a disadvantage or in a defensive position, often because of someone else's actions or pressure.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfʊt
Inglês Britânico
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk/ /fˈʊt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ON thuh BAK foot
UK
ON thuh BAK foot
Ouça em Contexto
After the first question, she was on the back foot for the rest of the interview.
The team was on the back foot after the other side scored early.
He found himself on the back foot during the debate.
The latest report put the company on the back foot, forcing them to respond quickly.