How to Pronounce the Idiom: 'Pay Through the Nose' American English

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'pay through the nose,' which means to pay a large amount of money for something. It provides examples of how the idiom is used in sentences. The tutorial also includes a phonetic breakdown of the phrase, detailing the pronunciation of each word and the sounds involved. Additionally, it highlights the stressed words in the idiom, focusing on 'pay' or 'paid' and 'nose.'

What does the idiom 'pay through the nose' imply?

• Paying a small amount for something

• Paying exactly what something is worth

• Paying a large amount for something

• Getting something for free

Which of the following is an example of using 'pay through the nose'?

• I got a great deal on my car.

• I saved a lot of money on groceries.

• I found a cheap apartment in Manhattan.

• I paid through the nose for my new phone.

What is the initial sound in the word 'pay'?

• Unvoiced P consonant

• Voiced B consonant

• Voiced P consonant

• Unvoiced B consonant

Which sound is used in the word 'through'?

• Voiced TH

• Unvoiced TH

• Unvoiced SH

• Voiced SH

Which words are stressed in the phrase 'pay through the nose'?

• Pay and through

• Through and nose

• Through and the

• Pay and nose