How to Pronounce "hit the skids"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɪdz
HIT thuh SKIDZ
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɪdz
HIT thuh SKIDZ
Definition
To begin experiencing serious problems, often suddenly—such as failing financially, socially, or emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɪdz
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh SKIDZ
UK
HIT thuh SKIDZ
Listen in Context
After he lost his job, things really hit the skids.
The company hit the skids after the scandal.
Their marriage hit the skids last year.
Ever since he started drinking, his life has really hit the skids.