takes the gilt off the gingerbread

Questions

What does takes the gilt off the gingerbread mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of take the gilt off the gingerbread

How to pronounce takes the gilt off the gingerbread

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “takes the gilt off the gingerbread”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “takes the gilt off the gingerbread”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “takes the gilt off the gingerbread” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.