How to Pronounce "lose your battle"
expression
LOOZ yor BAT-l
looz YAW BAT-l
Definition
To not succeed in fighting against an illness, problem, or difficult situation. This phrase often refers to death after illness, but can also mean failing to overcome a challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbætəɫ
British English
lˈuːz/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ yor BAT-l
UK
looz YAW BAT-l
Listen in Context
After a long illness, he lost his battle.
Many people admired her strength even though she lost her battle.
The young athlete lost his battle after fighting bravely against cancer.
She fought so hard, but in the end, she lost her battle.