Meanings
A reference to the sport of boxing, where a boxer has been incapacitated by an opponent but not yet knocked out.
How to pronounce "down but not out":
AU
Temporarily incapacitated but not permanently defeated.
Example Sentences
1
Even though he lost the first round, he was down but not out and managed to win the match.
2
After facing several setbacks in his career, he is now down but not out and working towards making a comeback.
3
The business suffered a major loss, but the determined owner is down but not out and striving to turn things around.
4
She may be down but not out after the injury, but she will definitely bounce back stronger.
5
Despite failing the exam, he is down but not out and is determined to study harder for the next one.
