Como Pronunciar "too clever by half"
expression
TOO KLEV-er BY HAF
TOO klev-uh by HAHF
Definição
Describes someone who is very clever in a way that is annoying or causes problems, usually because they think too highly of their own intelligence.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtu/ /ˈkɫɛvɝ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈhæf
Inglês Britânico
tˈuː/ /klˈɛvɐ/ /bˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TOO KLEV-er BY HAF
UK
TOO klev-uh by HAHF
Ouça em Contexto
He is too clever by half and always tries to trick others.
Don't be too clever by half—your plan could backfire.
She was too clever by half and lost everyone's trust.
You’re being too clever by half with that answer—just say what you mean!