How to Pronounce "sugarcoat the pill"
expression
SHUUG-er-koht thuh PIL
SHUUG-uh-koht thuh PIL
Definition
To make unpleasant information or news seem more acceptable or less harsh, usually by presenting it in a gentler way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪɫ
British English
ʃˈʊɡəkˌəʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUUG-er-koht thuh PIL
UK
SHUUG-uh-koht thuh PIL
Listen in Context
Sometimes, doctors need to sugarcoat the pill when telling patients bad news.
Don't sugarcoat the pill—just tell me the truth.
The manager tried to sugarcoat the pill about the company layoffs.
I appreciate when people don't sugarcoat the pill and just say things as they are.