How to Pronounce "come to a bad end"
expression
KUHM-tuh-uh-BAD-END
KUM-tuh-uh-BAD-END
Definition
If someone comes to a bad end, their life finishes in a very unfortunate or tragic way, often because of their actions or bad choices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈɛnd
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-tuh-uh-BAD-END
UK
KUM-tuh-uh-BAD-END
Listen in Context
People who break the law often come to a bad end.
Many old stories warn about heroes who come to a bad end.
Everyone feared that the company would come to a bad end if business did not improve.
He always took huge risks, so it’s no surprise he came to a bad end.