How to Pronounce "press your luck"

expression

ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək

PRESS-yer-LUK or PRESS-yor-LUK

pɹˈɛs/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk

pres-YAW-LUK

Definition

To take more risks after already being lucky, especially when continued success is uncertain and you might lose what you've gained.

American English

ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək

British English

pɹˈɛs/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk

PRESS-yer-LUK or PRESS-yor-LUK

pres-YAW-LUK

You won the game, don't press your luck by playing again.

She decided not to press her luck after getting a promotion.

If you keep asking for more, you might press your luck.

Alright, we've gotten away with enough—let's not press our luck.