How to Pronounce "on bad terms"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtɝmz
ON BAD TERMZ
ˈɒn/ /bˈæd/ /tˈɜːmz
ON BAD TERMZ
Definition
If two people are on bad terms, they have a poor, unfriendly, or hostile relationship, often after an argument or disagreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtɝmz
British English
ˈɒn/ /bˈæd/ /tˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON BAD TERMZ
UK
ON BAD TERMZ
Listen in Context
After the argument, they are on bad terms.
Tom and his brother have been on bad terms for years.
We don’t want to be on bad terms with our neighbors.
Ever since that incident, Lisa and Mark have been on bad terms.