"feet of clay" 怎么发音
expression
FEET-uhv-KLAY
FEET-ov-KLAY
释义
To have 'feet of clay' means to have a hidden weakness or flaw, especially in someone who is otherwise greatly admired.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈfit/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɫeɪ
英式英语
fˈiːt/ /ˈɒv/ /klˈeɪ
简化发音
美式
FEET-uhv-KLAY
英式
FEET-ov-KLAY
语境中听
The famous leader was respected by all, but he had feet of clay.
Many people did not expect the sports star to have feet of clay.
Even heroes can have feet of clay.
We all thought she was perfect, but her recent mistake showed her feet of clay.