pound of flesh

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von pound of flesh im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

(deyim) Bir işin bedeli, diyet

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von pound of flesh im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

Silbentrennung

Pound of flesh

Türkische aussprache

paund ıv fleş

Aussprache

/ˈpound əv ˈflesʜ/ /ˈpaʊnd əv ˈflɛʃ/

Etymologie

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