Como Pronunciar "come apart at the seams"

expression

KUHM uh-PART at thuh SEEMZ

KUM uh-PAHT at thuh SEEMZ

Definição

To start breaking down physically or mentally, or to be close to failing completely, like a fabric coming unstitched. Used literally for objects and figuratively for people, organizations, or situations.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkəm/ /əˈpɑɹt/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsimz

Inglês Britânico

kˈʌm/ /ɐpˈɑːt/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːmz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KUHM uh-PART at thuh SEEMZ

KUM uh-PAHT at thuh SEEMZ

Ouça em Contexto

After years of use, the old jacket finally came apart at the seams.

During the meeting, it was clear the team was about to come apart at the seams.

My shoes came apart at the seams after walking in the rain.

Everyone is so stressed lately—it feels like the whole office is coming apart at the seams.