How to Pronounce "bite the dust"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəst
BITE-thuh-DUST
bˈaɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌst
BITE-thuh-DUST
Definition
This expression means to die, especially in a dramatic or sudden way, or to fail completely. It is often used humorously or in movies, especially for people or machines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəst
British English
bˈaɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BITE-thuh-DUST
UK
BITE-thuh-DUST
Listen in Context
The old computer finally bit the dust.
Many soldiers bit the dust in the battle.
My headphones bit the dust after two years of use.
That old TV finally bit the dust last night during the game.