Como Pronunciar "put paid to"
expression
PUT PAYD too / tuh / ti
put PAYD TOO
Definição
To end something or stop it from happening, usually suddenly and completely. Often used when something destroys hopes, plans, or the chance for success.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpeɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
Inglês Britânico
pʊt/ /pˈeɪd/ /tˈuː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PUT PAYD too / tuh / ti
UK
put PAYD TOO
Ouça em Contexto
The rain put paid to our picnic today.
An injury put paid to his football career.
The lack of money put paid to our travel plans.
His broken leg really put paid to any chance of running the marathon.