Como Pronunciar "separate the men from the boys"
expression
SEP-uh-rayt thuh MEN fruhm thuh BOYZ
SEP-uh-ruht thuh MEN frum thuh BOYZ
Definição
This is an idiom meaning to show who is truly strong, skilled, or capable in a difficult situation, as opposed to those who are not. It is often used when a test or challenge reveals who can really handle it.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsɛpɝˌeɪt/, /ˈsɛpɝɪt/, /ˈsɛpɹət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɛn/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɪz
Inglês Britânico
ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɛn/ /fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔɪz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SEP-uh-rayt thuh MEN fruhm thuh BOYZ
UK
SEP-uh-ruht thuh MEN frum thuh BOYZ
Ouça em Contexto
This hard exam will separate the men from the boys.
The coach said the championship would separate the men from the boys.
Working in the storm will separate the men from the boys.
It’s easy in practice, but the real game will separate the men from the boys.