Como Pronunciar "out of the woodwork"
expression
OWT-uhv-THUH WOOD-wurk
OWT-ov-THUH WOOD-wurk
Definição
To unexpectedly appear or become noticeable, often after being hidden or inactive, especially in large numbers or when an opportunity arises.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwʊdˌwɝk
Inglês Britânico
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈʊdwɜːk
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
OWT-uhv-THUH WOOD-wurk
UK
OWT-ov-THUH WOOD-wurk
Ouça em Contexto
After her success, old friends came out of the woodwork to contact her.
Whenever there is free food, people seem to come out of the woodwork.
Complaints came out of the woodwork after the new rule was announced.
As soon as he won the lottery, relatives he never knew came out of the woodwork.