How to Pronounce "for your life"
expression
FOR-yur-LYFE
for-YAW-LYFE
Definition
Used to describe doing something with all your strength or effort because your life depends on it; often used with verbs like 'run' or 'fight.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-yur-LYFE
UK
for-YAW-LYFE
Listen in Context
She ran for your life when she saw the fire.
If someone shouts 'Swim for your life!', you should swim as fast as you can.
You must fight for your life in dangerous situations.
He grabbed his stuff and drove away for your life when he heard the alarm.