Be down on your luck
phrase
To experience a bad period in life, often with financial difficulties.
After losing his job, John has been down on his luck.
Often appears as...
- seem to be down on your luck
- feel down on your luck
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To experience a bad period in life, often with financial difficulties.
After losing his job, John has been down on his luck.
Often appears as...
- seem to be down on your luck
- feel down on your luck
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Hardship
The phrase often implies a hope that one's circumstances will improve soon.
Even though she's down on her luck now, I'm sure her fortune will turn around.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathy Trigger
It's used to express sympathy towards someone facing tough times, not for minor inconveniences.
I heard you're down on your luck recently; how can I help?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Derogatory
It doesn't blame the person for their misfortune, but acknowledges their difficult situation.
She's not irresponsible; she's just been down on her luck with her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Hardship
The phrase often implies a hope that one's circumstances will improve soon.
Even though she's down on her luck now, I'm sure her fortune will turn around.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathy Trigger
It's used to express sympathy towards someone facing tough times, not for minor inconveniences.
I heard you're down on your luck recently; how can I help?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Derogatory
It doesn't blame the person for their misfortune, but acknowledges their difficult situation.
She's not irresponsible; she's just been down on her luck with her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Hardship
The phrase often implies a hope that one's circumstances will improve soon.
Even though she's down on her luck now, I'm sure her fortune will turn around.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathy Trigger
It's used to express sympathy towards someone facing tough times, not for minor inconveniences.
I heard you're down on your luck recently; how can I help?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Derogatory
It doesn't blame the person for their misfortune, but acknowledges their difficult situation.
She's not irresponsible; she's just been down on her luck with her health.
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