How to Pronounce "cut to ribbons"
expression
KUHT tuh RIB-uhnz
KUHT too RIB-uhnz
Definition
To damage or destroy something completely by cutting it into many small pieces. It can also mean to severely criticize or defeat someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹɪbənz
British English
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈɪbənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT tuh RIB-uhnz
UK
KUHT too RIB-uhnz
Listen in Context
The storm cut the roof to ribbons.
The paper was cut to ribbons by the scissors.
The enemy's attack cut the army to ribbons.
Her presentation was cut to ribbons by the critics.