idiom
scorched earth
SKORCHD ERTH
skɔːrtʃt ɜːrθListen
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Syllable breakdown
scorchedearth
Dictionary meaning
A ruthless approach where all potentially useful resources are destroyed to prevent an opponent from using them.
Examples
- The outgoing CEO pursued a scorched-earth policy, cancelling contracts and alienating partners.
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