on a sour note

phrase

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

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In the end, Sami took justice into his own hands by attacking both Punk and Owens to end SmackDown on a sour note in Scotiabank Arena. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Pochettino oversaw a fun World Cup run this summer that ended on a sour note in the round of 16 against Belgium. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers, after back-to-back days of dominating offensive performances, ended what is likely the team’s first and only appearance at Sutter Health Park on a sour note. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 However, his up-and-down year ended on a sour note. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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