Como Pronunciar "under lock and key"
expression
UN-der LOCK and KEE
UN-duh LOK and KEE
Definição
Kept in a very safe or secure place, usually locked so others cannot get it. Often used for valuable or important items or to describe someone who is locked away.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈɫɑk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈki
Inglês Britânico
ˈʌndɐ/ /lˈɒk/ /ˈænd/ /kˈiː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der LOCK and KEE
UK
UN-duh LOK and KEE
Ouça em Contexto
The crown jewels are kept under lock and key.
Important documents are stored under lock and key.
The prisoner was kept under lock and key at night.
My dad keeps his private letters under lock and key so no one can read them.