How to Pronounce "shoot down in flames"
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɫeɪmz
SHOOT-DOWN-in-FLAYMZ
ʃˈuːt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /flˈeɪmz
shoot-DOWN-in-FLAYMZ
Definition
To strongly reject an idea, suggestion, or plan, usually in a way that leaves no doubt that it will not be accepted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɫeɪmz
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /flˈeɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT-DOWN-in-FLAYMZ
UK
shoot-DOWN-in-FLAYMZ
Listen in Context
My boss shot down in flames my suggestion for a new project.
Our plan was shot down in flames during the meeting.
They shot down in flames every idea I had.
I thought my proposal was solid, but it got shot down in flames within minutes.