How to Pronounce "meet a sticky end"
expression
MEET uh STIK-ee END
MEET uh STIK-ee END
Definition
To come to an unfortunate, unpleasant, or tragic end; often used about people who suffer because of their actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmit/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪki/ /ˈɛnd
British English
mˈiːt/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪki/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEET uh STIK-ee END
UK
MEET uh STIK-ee END
Listen in Context
Many villains in old movies meet a sticky end.
If you break the law, you might meet a sticky end.
The story warns that greedy people often meet a sticky end.
He thought he could trick everyone, but he soon met a sticky end.