How to Pronounce "kick when they are down"
expression
KIK WHEN thay ar DOWN
kik wen thay AIR DOWN
Definition
To treat someone even worse or criticize them when they are already in a difficult or weakened situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðeɪ/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
kˈɪk/ /wˈɛn/ /ðˈeɪ/ /ɛə/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK WHEN thay ar DOWN
UK
kik wen thay AIR DOWN
Listen in Context
It's not right to kick when they are down.
We shouldn't kick when they are down; we should help them instead.
Why do you always kick when they are down?
She lost her job, and then people started to kick when they are down by gossiping about her.