How to Pronounce "things are looking up"
expression
ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈɫʊkɪŋ/ /ˈəp
THINGZ are LOOK-ing UP
θˈɪŋz/ /ɛə/ /lˈʊkɪŋ/ /ˈʌp
THINGZ air LOOK-ing UP
Definition
Used to say that a situation is getting better, or problems are starting to improve.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈɫʊkɪŋ/ /ˈəp
British English
θˈɪŋz/ /ɛə/ /lˈʊkɪŋ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THINGZ are LOOK-ing UP
UK
THINGZ air LOOK-ing UP
Listen in Context
After a tough year, things are looking up for our family.
My grades were bad last semester, but now things are looking up.
Don’t worry, things are looking up already.
I finally found a new job, so things are looking up.