Como Pronunciar "poke the bear"
expression
POHK thuh BAIR
POHK thuh BAIR
Definição
To intentionally provoke or annoy someone who is likely to react angrily or cause trouble. Used when warning not to make someone angry.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpoʊk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɹ
Inglês Britânico
pˈəʊk/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈeə
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
POHK thuh BAIR
UK
POHK thuh BAIR
Ouça em Contexto
Don't poke the bear if you want to avoid trouble.
He kept asking annoying questions, really poking the bear.
You shouldn't poke the bear by arguing with your boss.
Why poke the bear when things are finally going well?