How to Pronounce "fall on hard times"
expression
FAWL on HARD tymz
FAWL on HAHD tymz
Definition
To experience a period when life becomes very difficult, especially financially or emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL on HARD tymz
UK
FAWL on HAHD tymz
Listen in Context
After losing his job, Tom fell on hard times.
Many families fall on hard times during a recession.
The company has fallen on hard times and might close soon.
Ever since the accident, she really fell on hard times and had to ask for help.