Como Pronunciar "put the squeeze on"
expression
PUT thuh SKWEEZ awn
put thuh skWEEZ on
Definição
To try to force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or strong persuasion.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskwiz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skwˈiːz/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PUT thuh SKWEEZ awn
UK
put thuh skWEEZ on
Ouça em Contexto
The boss put the squeeze on me to finish the report early.
They tried to put the squeeze on the landlord for a lower rent.
The bank is putting the squeeze on small businesses this year.
If you want results, sometimes you have to put the squeeze on people.