Como Pronunciar "under the table"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
UN-der thuh TAY-buhl
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
UN-duh thuh TAY-buhl
Definição
If something is done 'under the table', it is done secretly and usually illegally, often involving money that is not declared or reported. It can refer to bribes or work paid in cash to avoid taxes.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
Inglês Britânico
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UN-der thuh TAY-buhl
UK
UN-duh thuh TAY-buhl
Ouça em Contexto
He paid the worker under the table to avoid taxes.
Some businesses make deals under the table.
They offered me money under the table if I kept quiet.
Some officials take bribes under the table to speed up paperwork.