down on

phrase

Synonyms of down onnext
: having a low opinion of or dislike for
The coach has been down on him lately.

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of down on was circa 1848

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downness
down on
down on one's luck
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“Down on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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