How to Pronounce "down on your luck"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
British English
dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN on yer LUK
UK
DOWN on yaw LUK
Listen in Context
He's down on his luck and can't find a job right now.
After losing his wallet, she was really down on her luck.
Many people feel down on their luck during hard times.
He used to live in a big house, but now he's really down on his luck.