How to Pronounce "merry dance"
expression
ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈdæns
MEH-ree DANS
mˈɛɹi/ /dˈɑːns
MEH-ree DAHNS
Definition
To cause someone trouble by making them confused, rushed, or busy for your amusement; often used when someone is misled or made to chase after something in a complicated way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈdæns
British English
mˈɛɹi/ /dˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEH-ree DANS
UK
MEH-ree DAHNS
Listen in Context
She led him a merry dance all afternoon.
The kids played a merry dance on their babysitter.
He gave me a merry dance trying to find the truth.
She really led us a merry dance before finally telling the secret.