down with

idiom

—used to say that one does not like something and wants it to stop or fail

Down with racism!

Down with the government!

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.

: affected by (an illness)

She has been down with the flu for a week.

Examples of down with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Friday’s theme will be under the sea, and campers can prepare to cool down with a slip ‘n slide and ice cream. —

Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 20 June 2024 Squish the chicken down with your hands to make sure it’s totally submerged then cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours. —

Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024 It’s thought these teeth were used to slash through and tear flesh, rather than crunch down with a bone-breaking strike. —

Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2024 Wash it down with a pleasingly bitter cà phê sũa dá, Vietnamese coffee rich with condensed milk. —

New York Times, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for down with

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