pound of flesh

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Английский Язык - Турецкий язык
(deyim) Bir işin bedeli, diyet
Английский Язык - Английский Язык
Something which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding

You must be under the impression that I'm one of these damned New England sharks that get their pound of flesh off the widow and orphan. If you're a little short, sign a note.

(deyim) A payment or penalty exacted to fulfill a deal or punishment
A debt harshly insisted upon
a justified but disabling request
pound of flesh

    Расстановка переносов

    Pound of flesh

    Турецкое произношение

    paund ıv fleş

    Произношение

    /ˈpound əv ˈflesʜ/ /ˈpaʊnd əv ˈflɛʃ/

    Этимология

    () From Shakepeare's The Merchant of Venice, in which Antonio literally owes a pound of his flesh to the moneylender Shylock.
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