How to Pronounce "dead on its feet"
expression
DED on its FEET
DED on its FEET
Definition
Describes someone or something that is extremely tired, exhausted, or barely able to function. Can also refer to a business, organization, or idea that is close to failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈfit
British English
dˈɛd/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɪts/ /fˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED on its FEET
UK
DED on its FEET
Listen in Context
After a long shift, I felt dead on my feet.
This old store is dead on its feet and will probably close soon.
By midnight, we were all dead on our feet from studying.
The company may look successful, but it's actually dead on its feet.