How to Pronounce "riding for a fall"
expression
ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
RY-ding fer uh FAWL
ɹˈaɪdɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl
RY-ding fuh FAWL
Definition
If someone is 'riding for a fall,' they are behaving in a risky or careless way and are likely to fail or get into trouble soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
British English
ɹˈaɪdɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RY-ding fer uh FAWL
UK
RY-ding fuh FAWL
Listen in Context
If you keep skipping class, you are riding for a fall.
She is spending too much money—she's riding for a fall.
Anyone who ignores safety rules is riding for a fall.
With all his bragging and carelessness, he's definitely riding for a fall.