Down on your luck Meaning in English
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
DOWN on yer LUK
dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
DOWN on yaw LUK
Definition
If you are down on your luck, you are having a period of bad luck, usually with money, work, or life in general.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic and somewhat informal expression. Typically used with 'be' or 'feel' (e.g., 'He’s down on his luck'). Refers to a temporary phase, not permanent failure. Avoid using for minor inconveniences.
Spanish: tener mala suerte - estar pasando por un mal momentoPortuguese (BR): estar com azar - passar por uma fase ruimPortuguese (PT): estar com azar - passar por uma fase máChinese (Simplified): 时运不济 - 运气不好Chinese (Traditional): 時運不濟 - 運氣不好Hindi: किस्मत ख़राब होनाArabic: سيئ الحظ - يمر بوقت عصيبBengali: দুর্ভাগা - খারাপ সময়ে থাকাRussian: не везёт - период неудачJapanese: 運に見放されている - 運が悪いVietnamese: gặp vận rủi - đang gặp khó khănKorean: 운이 없는 - 힘든 시기를 겪고 있는Turkish: şanssız - talihsiz bir dönemdeUrdu: قسمت کا مارا - مشکل حالات میںIndonesian: sedang sial - kurang beruntung
Example Sentences
He's down on his luck and can't find a job right now.
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After losing his wallet, she was really down on her luck.
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Many people feel down on their luck during hard times.
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He used to live in a big house, but now he's really down on his luck.
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Don't judge someone just because they're down on their luck.
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If you're down on your luck, things can still turn around soon.
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