How to Pronounce "hit the rocks"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑks
HIT-thuh-ROKS
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒks
HIT-thuh-ROKS
Definition
To suddenly fail or collapse, usually referring to a romantic relationship or a business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑks
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-thuh-ROKS
UK
HIT-thuh-ROKS
Listen in Context
Their marriage hit the rocks after just two years.
The company hit the rocks and closed last month.
Their friendship hit the rocks after the argument.
Things were great at first, but our relationship quickly hit the rocks.