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.