How to Pronounce "end in tears"
expression
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
END-in-TEERZ or END-in-TIRZ
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/ /tiːɹz
END-in-TEERZ
Definition
If something ends in tears, it finishes badly, with sadness or disappointment, often making someone cry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
British English
ˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn/ /tiːɹz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
END-in-TEERZ or END-in-TIRZ
UK
END-in-TEERZ
Listen in Context
Their argument will probably end in tears.
The party didn't go well and it ended in tears.
Be careful, this game could end in tears.
I told you borrowing his bike would end in tears!