Como Pronunciar "throw away the key"

expression

THROH-uh-WAY-thuh-KEE

thruh-WAY-thuh-KEE

Definição

This idiom means to lock someone up (like in prison) and never let them out, usually as a punishment. It's often used to suggest someone should be punished very harshly.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈθɹoʊ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈki

Inglês Britânico

θɹˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈiː

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

THROH-uh-WAY-thuh-KEE

thruh-WAY-thuh-KEE

Ouça em Contexto

Some people think dangerous criminals should be locked up and throw away the key.

He broke the law again! This time, they should throw away the key.

If you hurt someone like that, they will throw away the key.

Honestly, after what he did, I say throw away the key.