down with

phrase

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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Don't ever put a jute rug in the washing machine or hose it down with water. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 If a spill or mess occurs, simply wipe it down with a dry cloth or gently clean it with leather cream. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 At home, tens of millions of American fans had the chance to watch the replay, slowed down with evidentiary precision. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 How to Clean Quartz Countertops Wipe the countertops down with a dry microfiber cloth. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for down with

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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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