How to Pronounce "flat on your ass"
expression
ˈfɫæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs
FLAT-on-yer-ASS
flˈæt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /æs
flat-ON-yaw-ASS
Definition
To be knocked down or fall suddenly, often in a dramatic or humiliating way. Can also mean being totally defeated, especially in sports or arguments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs
British English
flˈæt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /æs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAT-on-yer-ASS
UK
flat-ON-yaw-ASS
Listen in Context
He slipped on ice and landed flat on his ass.
If you’re not careful, you’ll end up flat on your ass.
The strong wave knocked us flat on our ass at the beach.
That new player left the champion flat on his ass in the first round.