Como Pronunciar "thumb your nose"
expression
THUHM your NOHZ
THUM your NOHZ
Definição
To make a rude gesture by putting your thumb on your nose and wiggling your fingers, showing that you don’t respect someone or something. It can also mean to openly show disrespect or defy rules.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈθəm/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
Inglês Britânico
θˈʌm/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
THUHM your NOHZ
UK
THUM your NOHZ
Ouça em Contexto
The boy thumbed his nose at the teacher when she wasn't looking.
It's rude to thumb your nose at people.
They thumbed their noses at the rules and did what they wanted.
He likes to thumb his nose at tradition and do things his own way.