Pronunciation: [wˈɜːt ˌɒn tˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The phrase "wert on tail" is often misspelled due to confusion with the word "wart." However, the correct spelling of the phrase is w-e-r-t o-n t-a-i-l. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "wert" is /wərt/, with the initial "w" being pronounced like the sound at the beginning of the word "water." The word "tail" is transcribed as /teɪl/, with the "ai" diphthong representing the long "a" sound as in "day."
"Wert on tail" is an idiomatic expression that is often used informally to describe the feeling of someone being constantly followed or pursued by someone else. The phrase can be interpreted metaphorically as if the person being referred to has a figurative, metaphorical "tail" attached to them, and therefore, is unable to escape the attention or presence of another individual.
This expression is derived from the verb "to tail," which means to follow someone closely, often discreetly or secretively. When saying that someone "wert on tail," it implies that they are being followed persistently or hounded by someone else.
The phrase can be used to describe various scenarios where someone feels that they are continuously being watched, monitored, or chased by another person or a group of individuals. It may evoke a sense of discomfort, unease, or paranoia, as if someone is always lurking nearby or invading personal space.
The origins of the expression are not clear, but it has become a commonly used phrase in informal language to convey a feeling of constant surveillance or unwanted attention. It can be utilized in both literal and figurative contexts, but it primarily describes a situation where someone feels like they are being followed or pursued relentlessly.
