How to Pronounce "on the outs"
expression
AHN-thuh-OWTS
ON-thuh-OWTS
Definition
If you are "on the outs" with someone, you are having problems with them, not talking, or your relationship has become distant or unfriendly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaʊts
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaʊts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-OWTS
UK
ON-thuh-OWTS
Listen in Context
They are on the outs again and not talking.
After the argument, Mark and Tom were on the outs.
Emma felt sad because she was on the outs with her best friend.
Are you still on the outs with your sister or did you make up?