on a sour note

idiom

: in an unpleasant way
Their relationship ended on a sour note.

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Britney Spears' latest vacation ended on a sour note when the singer was reprimanded for her in-flight behavior. Marina Watts, People.com, 23 May 2025 Why complicate the situation and/or risk starting a relationship with such a high-profile prospect on a sour note? Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 So another positive day in Sasaki’s rookie season ended on a sour note. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025 Purdue point guard Braden Smith’s junior season ended on a sour note, albeit through no fault of his own. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on a sour note

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“On a sour note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20sour%20note. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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