Como Pronunciar "turn tail"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈteɪɫ
TURN-TAYL
tˈɜːn/ /tˈeɪl
TURN-TAYL
Definição
To run away quickly, especially because you are scared or defeated. Often used when someone leaves a situation to avoid trouble or danger.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtɝn/ /ˈteɪɫ
Inglês Britânico
tˈɜːn/ /tˈeɪl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TURN-TAYL
UK
TURN-TAYL
Ouça em Contexto
The rabbit turned tail and ran when it saw the fox.
He turned tail as soon as trouble started.
The soldiers turned tail when they saw the enemy.
When the boss got angry, the interns all turned tail and disappeared.