Como Pronunciar "walk on broken glass"
expression
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLASS
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLAHSS
Definição
To act very carefully or nervously to avoid upsetting someone or making a situation worse, as if in a risky or painful situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɹoʊkən/ /ˈɡɫæs
Inglês Britânico
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /bɹˈəʊkən/ /ɡlˈɑːs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLASS
UK
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLAHSS
Ouça em Contexto
When Mom is upset, I feel like I have to walk on broken glass at home.
At his new job, John had to walk on broken glass to avoid trouble.
Teachers sometimes feel like they walk on broken glass with strict parents.
After our argument, it felt like I had to walk on broken glass just to talk to her.