Como Pronunciar "place in an awkward position"
expression
PLAYS in an AWK-werd puh-ZISH-uhn
plays in an AWK-wuhd puh-ZISH-uhn
Definição
To cause someone to be in a situation that is difficult or embarrassing to deal with.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑkwɝd/, /ˈɔkwɝd/ /pəˈzɪʃən
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ /pəzˈɪʃən
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAYS in an AWK-werd puh-ZISH-uhn
UK
plays in an AWK-wuhd puh-ZISH-uhn
Ouça em Contexto
I didn't want to place her in an awkward position, so I didn't ask that question.
His unexpected answer placed me in an awkward position during the meeting.
You might place yourself in an awkward position if you promise too much.
Her joke about the boss really placed him in an awkward position in front of everyone.