Como Pronunciar "under the gun"
expression
UN-der thuh GUN
UN-duh the GUN
Definição
To be in a situation where you feel pressure to do something quickly or well, often because of a deadline or high expectations.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡən
Inglês Britânico
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʌn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der thuh GUN
UK
UN-duh the GUN
Ouça em Contexto
I'm under the gun to finish this report by 5 p.m.
The students were under the gun during the exam.
She feels under the gun to finish her work on time.
I hate being under the gun, but tight deadlines are part of the job.