Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for the high jump

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English

Syllables: for the high- jump
IPA

38

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In trouble; facing punishment for a misdeed.

Informal

Example Sentences

"I saw you steal those sweets. Now you're for the high jump!"

Usage

Informal

Phrases

for it

Frequently Paired Words

for it

Questions

What does for the high jump mean?: In trouble; facing punishment for a misdeed.

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