Como Pronunciar "under the counter"
expression
UN-der thuh KOWN-ter
UN-duh the KOWN-tuh
Definição
If something is done 'under the counter', it is sold or done secretly and often illegally, without official permission.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊntɝ
Inglês Britânico
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊntɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der thuh KOWN-ter
UK
UN-duh the KOWN-tuh
Ouça em Contexto
The store sells medicine under the counter without a license.
He bought cigarettes under the counter because he was too young.
Alcohol was sold under the counter during the ban.
Some fans can still get tickets under the counter if they know the right people.