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How to Pronounce "bury the hatchet"

expression

BAIR-ee thuh HATCH-it
BAIR-ee thuh HATCH-it

Definition

To stop arguing or fighting with someone and become friends again; to make peace after a disagreement.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɛɹi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhætʃət

British English

bˈɛɹi/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈætʃɪt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BAIR-ee thuh HATCH-it

UK

BAIR-ee thuh HATCH-it

Listen in Context

After their argument, they decided to bury the hatchet.

It's time to bury the hatchet and start new.

They promised to bury the hatchet after the meeting.

We finally managed to bury the hatchet and move past our differences.