How to Pronounce "crash and burn"
expression
KRASH and BURN
kr-ASH and b-ERN
Definition
To fail completely and suddenly, especially in an embarrassing or dramatic way. Used both for literal disasters (like a plane) and for projects, performances, or efforts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæʃ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɝn
British English
kɹˈæʃ/ /ˈænd/ /bˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRASH and BURN
UK
kr-ASH and b-ERN
Listen in Context
His business crashed and burned after only six months.
I tried to bake a cake, but it crashed and burned.
Their plan to win the game totally crashed and burned.
I thought I was prepared, but I crashed and burned during the interview.