How to Pronounce "it is all over for"
expression
IT-iz AWL-OH-ver for
IT-iz AWL-OH-vuh for
Definition
This expression means that someone or something has no chance left, or everything has come to an end for them. It's used when a situation is hopeless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ˈɪt/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IT-iz AWL-OH-ver for
UK
IT-iz AWL-OH-vuh for
Listen in Context
When she lost her last chance, it is all over for her.
If our team loses this game, it is all over for us.
Without money, it is all over for the project.
After that mistake, it is all over for Tom in the competition.