go down

verb

Definition of go downnext
slang
as in to happen
to take place when's the drug deal supposed to go down?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go down
  1. happen
  2. come down
  3. be
Verb
  • Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Did something happen between him and Little Richard?
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of happen
Verb
  • The tradition was delayed in 2000, when the presidency came down to Florida's votes.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Netflix presented its first international showcase yesterday with a look at what is coming down down the pike.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of come down
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  • If there were any doubts about what the Playoff would do for rivalry games, they were answered (again) in the third quarter.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • There are a few telltale signs that San Antonio's holiday season is in full swing.
    Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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