How to Pronounce "on its merits"
expression
ON its MER-its
ON its MER-its
Definition
Judging or considering something based only on its own qualities, facts, or values, rather than by comparing it to others or using irrelevant factors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈmɛɹəts/, /ˈmɛɹɪts
British English
ˈɒn/ /ˈɪts/ /mˈɛɹɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON its MER-its
UK
ON its MER-its
Listen in Context
The judge considered the case on its merits.
Please judge each application on its merits.
The books should be chosen on their merits.
Let’s try to look at the plan on its merits and not who suggested it.