Como Pronunciar "therein lies the rub"

expression

thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB

Definição

This expression means 'that's where the problem is' or 'here is the difficulty in the situation.' It is often used to highlight the main obstacle or issue.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ðɛˈɹɪn/ /ˈɫaɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəb

Inglês Britânico

ðeəɹˈɪn/ /lˈaɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌb

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

thair-IN LYZ thuh RUB

Ouça em Contexto

We want to travel more, but therein lies the rub: we don't have enough money.

He found a new job, but therein lies the rub—it's far from home.

We need more volunteers, and therein lies the rub: no one has time.

People talk about working from home as a dream job, but therein lies the rub—it can get really lonely.