How to Pronounce "catch a break"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk
KATCH-uh-BRAYK
kˈætʃ/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk
KATCH-uh-BRAYK
Definition
To finally experience some good luck or relief after a period of difficulties or bad luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk
British English
kˈætʃ/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-uh-BRAYK
UK
KATCH-uh-BRAYK
Listen in Context
After searching for months, he finally caught a break and got a job.
Sometimes it feels like I just can't catch a break.
She worked hard for years before she finally caught a break.
Every time I fix one problem, another pops up—can't catch a break!