Cómo Pronunciar "come off second best"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈbɛst
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bˈɛst
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
Definición
To lose a competition, argument, or conflict, especially when you are not completely defeated but you do not win either.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkəm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈbɛst
Inglés Británico
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bˈɛst
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
UK
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
Escucha en Contexto
He tried his best, but he came off second best in the race.
Whenever they argue, she always comes off second best.
Our team came off second best against the champions.
I thought I had a good chance, but I came off second best in the interview.