on a sour note

idiom

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

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Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals. Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Rivera is an intriguing consideration who’s seen success as a coach but left Washington on a sour note, much like most coaches during the Dan Snyder era. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 Thursday’s trading moves come after a solid 2024 for stocks ended on a sour note. Jesse Pound,christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025 The Hurricanes' season ended on a sour note, with a shocking 42-38 loss to Syracuse in the final week of the regular season. David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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