How to Pronounce "take your lumps"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫəmps
TAYK yor LUMPS
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌmps
TAYK yaw LUMPS
Definition
To accept criticism, punishment, or the negative results of your actions without trying to escape or complain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫəmps
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌmps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK yor LUMPS
UK
TAYK yaw LUMPS
Listen in Context
Sometimes you just have to take your lumps and move on.
If you make a mistake, it's important to take your lumps.
The team had to take their lumps after losing the game.
He knew he'd messed up at work and decided to take his lumps rather than argue.