How to Pronounce "take the wind out of your sails"
expression
TAYK thuh WIND owt uhv YOR saylz
TAYK thuh WIND owt ov YAW saylz
Definition
To make someone suddenly lose confidence, enthusiasm, or excitement, especially after they felt optimistic or motivated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈseɪɫz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh WIND owt uhv YOR saylz
UK
TAYK thuh WIND owt ov YAW saylz
Listen in Context
Her teacher's harsh comment really took the wind out of her sails.
Losing the game took the wind out of their sails.
Getting rejected from the university took the wind out of his sails.
I was so excited to present my idea, but my boss took the wind out of my sails with her criticism.