How to Pronounce "wind at your back"
expression
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
WIND at your BACK
ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
WIND at your BACK
Definition
This expression means things are going well for you, or you have help that makes progress easier—like when the wind is pushing you forward while walking or biking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIND at your BACK
UK
WIND at your BACK
Listen in Context
It's easier to ride when you have the wind at your back.
With the wind at your back, you can reach your goal faster.
Her career took off when she had the wind at her back.
If you keep working hard, you'll eventually feel the wind at your back.