Como Pronunciar "play for keeps"
expression
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
play-faw-KEEPS
Definição
To act seriously and with determination, often implying there are real consequences or rewards involved; not just for fun.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈkips
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /kˈiːps
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAY-fer-KEEPS
UK
play-faw-KEEPS
Ouça em Contexto
When they make a deal, they play for keeps.
She warned me that in this competition, everyone plays for keeps.
If you want to join this team, be ready to play for keeps.
Watch out—those guys play for keeps and don’t give second chances.