How to Pronounce "come down in the world"
expression
KUHM DOWN in thuh WORLD
KUM DOWN in thuh WORLD
Definition
To lose social status, wealth, or respect compared to the past, often because of bad luck or misfortune.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
British English
kˈʌm/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM DOWN in thuh WORLD
UK
KUM DOWN in thuh WORLD
Listen in Context
After losing his business, he has really come down in the world.
She used to live in a mansion but has come down in the world.
Many people are surprised that the old family has come down in the world.
He dresses simply these days—he must have come down in the world a bit.