How to Pronounce "blow your lines"
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪnz
BLOH yor LYNZ
blˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪnz
bl-OH yaw LYNZ
Definition
To forget or make a mistake while saying your lines, especially when acting in a play or film.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪnz
British English
blˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH yor LYNZ
UK
bl-OH yaw LYNZ
Listen in Context
He was so nervous that he blew his lines in the middle of the play.
Don't worry if you blow your lines during rehearsal.
She accidentally blew her lines at the school talent show.
I can't believe I blew my lines in front of the whole audience.