How to Pronounce "fall off the wagon"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡən
FAWL (or FAHL) awf thuh WAG-uhn
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡən
FAWL off thuh WAG-uhn
Definition
To start drinking alcohol again after stopping, often after a period of sobriety. It can also refer more generally to going back to any bad habit after trying to quit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡən
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL (or FAHL) awf thuh WAG-uhn
UK
FAWL off thuh WAG-uhn
Listen in Context
He fell off the wagon and started drinking again.
After a year sober, she fell off the wagon.
Don't worry if you fall off the wagon; you can start again.
I can't believe you fell off the wagon at the party last night!