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.
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Wipe them down with a microfiber cloth dampened with a mild disinfectant or warm soapy water.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Protect the metal from rust by wiping them down with oil.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
First time in New Orleans Eat: Head to Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter or City Park for beignets, and wash them down with a cafe au lait.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
As the puppy bounced up and down with sheer boundless enthusiasm, Rhubarb's expression remained locked in what many viewers have interpreted as being a silent protest.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Protect the metal from rust by wiping them down with oil.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
First time in New Orleans Eat: Head to Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter or City Park for beignets, and wash them down with a cafe au lait.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
As the puppy bounced up and down with sheer boundless enthusiasm, Rhubarb's expression remained locked in what many viewers have interpreted as being a silent protest.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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