Ups and downs Meaning in English
expression
ˈəps/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊnz
UPS and DOWNS
ˈʌps/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊnz
UPS and DOWNS
Definition
Periods of good times and bad times; changes between success and failure, happiness and sadness, or comfort and difficulty.
Usage & Nuances
Common informal phrase, used for life, work, relationships, and any situation with positive and negative changes. Usually appears as 'have/experience/go through ups and downs.' Not used for physical movement.
Spanish: altibajosPortuguese (BR): altos e baixosPortuguese (PT): altos e baixosChinese (Simplified): 起起落落Chinese (Traditional): 起起落落Hindi: उतार-चढ़ावArabic: تقلباتBengali: উত্থান-পতনRussian: взлёты и паденияJapanese: 浮き沈みVietnamese: thăng trầmKorean: 우여곡절Turkish: iniş çıkışUrdu: نشیب و فرازIndonesian: pasang surut
Example Sentences
Everyone goes through ups and downs in life.
basic
Our company has had many ups and downs this year.
basic
Marriage has its ups and downs.
basic
We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs, but we’re stronger now.
natural
Don’t worry, every job comes with some ups and downs.
natural
After all those ups and downs, things finally worked out for us.
natural