How to Pronounce "push your luck"
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
PUSH-yer-LUK
pˈʊʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
PUSH-YAW-luk
Definition
To try to get more benefits even after having good luck, risking losing everything by not stopping while ahead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
British English
pˈʊʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSH-yer-LUK
UK
PUSH-YAW-luk
Listen in Context
You found a great deal, but don't push your luck by asking for more discounts.
He decided not to push his luck and left the casino while he was ahead.
If you keep asking for favors, you might push your luck.
Okay, you got away with it once, but don't push your luck next time.