How to Pronounce "crack under the strain"
expression
KRAK UN-der thuh STRAYN
kr-AK UN-duh thuh STRAYN
Definition
To lose control of your emotions or actions because pressure or stress becomes too much.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹeɪn
British English
kɹˈæk/ /ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAK UN-der thuh STRAYN
UK
kr-AK UN-duh thuh STRAYN
Listen in Context
He almost cracked under the strain during his exams.
Some people crack under the strain of too much work.
Don't crack under the strain; take a break if you need it.
After weeks of stress, he finally cracked under the strain and shouted at his boss.