Como Pronunciar "come off second best"
expression
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
Definição
To lose a competition, argument, or conflict, especially when you are not completely defeated but you do not win either.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkəm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈbɛst
Inglês Britânico
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bˈɛst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KUHM-awf SEK-und BEST
UK
KUM-of SEK-ind BEST
Ouça em Contexto
He tried his best, but he came off second best in the race.
Whenever they argue, she always comes off second best.
Our team came off second best against the champions.
I thought I had a good chance, but I came off second best in the interview.