How to Pronounce "run for your life"
expression
RUN fer yer LIEF
run faw yaw LIFE
Definition
To escape from a dangerous situation as quickly as possible, because your life is at risk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN fer yer LIEF
UK
run faw yaw LIFE
Listen in Context
When the fire started spreading, people began to run for their lives.
If you see a wild animal charging at you, run for your life.
The crowd shouted, 'Run for your life!' when the roof started to collapse.
A huge wave was coming, so we just grabbed our things and ran for our lives.