down on
phrase
: having a low opinion of or dislike for
The coach has been down on him lately.
Examples of down on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the biggest decisions involves birthright citizenship, which is expected to come down on Tuesday.
—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Arrange rolls seam side down on prepared baking sheet, end to end, half-inch apart, and 4 per row.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
This isn't the first time Peltz Beckham has stripped down on Instagram.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Arrange rolls seam side down on prepared baking sheet, end to end, half-inch apart, and 4 per row.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
This isn't the first time Peltz Beckham has stripped down on Instagram.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Down on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
