Como Pronunciar "whistle past the graveyard"
expression
WISS-uhl PAST thuh GRAYV-yard
WISS-uhl PAHST thuh GRAYV-yaad
Definição
To pretend that everything is fine or act brave when you are actually scared or worried, often to avoid facing your fears.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ/ /ˈpæst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd
Inglês Britânico
wˈɪsəl/ /pˈɑːst/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪvjɑːd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WISS-uhl PAST thuh GRAYV-yard
UK
WISS-uhl PAHST thuh GRAYV-yaad
Ouça em Contexto
He tried to whistle past the graveyard, but everyone could see he was nervous.
People sometimes whistle past the graveyard when dealing with bad news.
When he heard about the layoffs, he just whistled past the graveyard.
I know I'm just whistling past the graveyard, but I really hope things will get better soon.