Como Pronunciar "throw your weight around"
expression
THROH yur, yoor WAIT er-OWND
thruh YAW wait uh-ROUND
Definição
To use your power, authority, or influence in an arrogant or overbearing way, often making others feel uncomfortable or powerless.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
Inglês Britânico
θɹˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
THROH yur, yoor WAIT er-OWND
UK
thruh YAW wait uh-ROUND
Ouça em Contexto
The new manager likes to throw his weight around at meetings.
People respect her because she doesn't throw her weight around.
He always tries to throw his weight around when things don't go his way.
Nobody likes it when someone starts to throw their weight around just because they're the boss.