Como Pronunciar "put the brakes on"
expression
PUT thuh BRAKES awn
put thuh BRAKES on
Definição
To slow down, stop, or limit something that is happening or developing, especially progress, activities, or plans.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹeɪks/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈeɪks/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PUT thuh BRAKES awn
UK
put thuh BRAKES on
Ouça em Contexto
The government decided to put the brakes on the new law.
They had to put the brakes on spending when the company lost money.
Parents sometimes need to put the brakes on their children's activities.
If we don't put the brakes on climate change soon, it might be too late.