Como Pronunciar "up against the wall"
expression
UHP uh-GAYNST thuh WAL
UP uh-GENST thuh WAWL
Definição
If you are "up against the wall," you are in a very difficult situation with limited options, often feeling trapped or desperate.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
Inglês Britânico
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
UHP uh-GAYNST thuh WAL
UK
UP uh-GENST thuh WAWL
Ouça em Contexto
After losing his job, he felt up against the wall.
The team was up against the wall with only five minutes left in the game.
She found herself up against the wall when all her plans failed.
We're really up against the wall trying to finish this project on time.