to be down on one's luck

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Definition of to be down on one's luck in English English dictionary

down on one's luck
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters

Pitcher Kyle Lohse, 29, who has had unsuccessful stints with the Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, seems to have found a home with the St. Louis Cardinals, a team that has a knack for turning around pitchers down on their luck.

be down on
criticize, say negative things about -
be down on one's luck
be unfortunate, be unsuccessful, be unlucky, be in a wretched state
down on one's luck
{s} not very lucky lately, unfortunate
to be down on one's luck

    Hyphenation

    to be Down on one's luck

    Turkish pronunciation

    tı bi daun ôn wʌnz lʌk

    Pronunciation

    /tə bē ˈdoun ˈôn ˈwənz ˈlək/ /tə biː ˈdaʊn ˈɔːn ˈwʌnz ˈlʌk/
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