How to Pronounce "your number is up"
expression
YOR NUM-ber iz UP
YAW NUM-buh iz UP
Definition
This expression means someone is about to die or experience very bad luck, as if their turn has come. It's often used humorously or dramatically to talk about fate or destiny.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
jˈɔː/ /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR NUM-ber iz UP
UK
YAW NUM-buh iz UP
Listen in Context
He knew your number is up when he saw the bus coming straight at him.
If you stand on the edge like that, your number is up.
The villain told him, "Your number is up!"
After so many close calls, I really thought my number was up this time.