How to Pronounce "fall on your face"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
FAWL on yur FAYS
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
FAWL on yaw FAYS
Definition
To literally hit the ground with your face; more commonly, to fail badly at something, often in an embarrassing or obvious way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL on yur FAYS
UK
FAWL on yaw FAYS
Listen in Context
He tried to skate and fell on his face.
I don't want to fall on my face in front of everyone.
The plan sounded good, but it fell on its face.
He tried to be funny at the meeting but just fell on his face.