"nickel and dime" 怎么发音

expression

US

NIK-uhl and DYM

UK

NIK-uhl and DYME

释义

To charge or take small amounts of money, especially in a way that feels unfair or excessive. Also used to describe focusing too much on minor details or small expenses.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈnɪkəɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaɪm

英式英语

nˈɪkəl/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaɪm

简化发音

美式

NIK-uhl and DYM

英式

NIK-uhl and DYME

语境中听

The company keeps nickel and diming us with extra fees.

Don't let them nickel and dime you on the price.

I don't want to nickel and dime every little thing.

They promised no hidden costs, but they still nickel and dime you every step of the way.