down the tube

Questions

What does down the tube mean?

Alternative form of down the tubes.

How to pronounce down the tube

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “down the tube”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “down the tube”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “down the tube” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.