down with
idiom
1
—used to say that one does not like something and wants it to stop or fail
Down with racism!
Down with the government!
2
US slang
—used to say that one understands or approves of something
I told them I wasn't down with lying to people.
Yeah, I'm down with that.
3
: affected by (an illness)
She has been down with the flu for a week.
Examples of down with in a Sentence
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This T-shirt midi dress is stretchy, lightweight, and super easy to dress up or down with heels, sneakers, or a light jacket.
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Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The stunning deep red shade will add a pop of color to even the simplest outfits, and it can be dressed up with a flowy maxi skirt, or down with a baggy pair of sweats to get the most wear out of this wardrobe staple.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Wash it all down with our very own enhanced lemonade tea, and end with an indulgent dark chocolate dessert.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
The victim’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, pinning her body down with his against her will for five minutes.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Begin by scraping off any stuck-on residue, then proceed to wipe it down with dish soap and water.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
On the original Boeing Max, the failure of a single sensor caused a flight-control system to point the nose of the plane down with great force — that happened before the deadly 2018 and 2019 Max crashes.
—David Koenig, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Charlotte’s stepfather Ethan (Ryan Corr) is also the building superintendent, beaten down with work.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Take cues from the image above and style them with an easy look consisting of a blazer with jeans or dress it down with a T-shirt.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The stunning deep red shade will add a pop of color to even the simplest outfits, and it can be dressed up with a flowy maxi skirt, or down with a baggy pair of sweats to get the most wear out of this wardrobe staple.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Wash it all down with our very own enhanced lemonade tea, and end with an indulgent dark chocolate dessert.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
The victim’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, pinning her body down with his against her will for five minutes.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Begin by scraping off any stuck-on residue, then proceed to wipe it down with dish soap and water.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
On the original Boeing Max, the failure of a single sensor caused a flight-control system to point the nose of the plane down with great force — that happened before the deadly 2018 and 2019 Max crashes.
—David Koenig, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Charlotte’s stepfather Ethan (Ryan Corr) is also the building superintendent, beaten down with work.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Take cues from the image above and style them with an easy look consisting of a blazer with jeans or dress it down with a T-shirt.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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