Down with somebody/something

preposition

In agreement or supportive of someone or something.

I'm down with your plan.
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - in agreement or supportive of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • down with the plan
  • down with the idea

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

preposition

Afflicted or suffering from (a disease or ailment).

He's down with the flu.
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - afflicted or suffering from (a disease or ailment)
preposition

Protesting or rebelling against; wanting to get rid of.

The protesters were shouting, 'Down with the dictator!'
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - protesting or rebelling against; wanting to get rid of

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

In agreement or supportive of someone or something.

I'm down with your plan.
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - in agreement or supportive of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • down with the plan
  • down with the idea

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

preposition

Afflicted or suffering from (a disease or ailment).

He's down with the flu.
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - afflicted or suffering from (a disease or ailment)
preposition

Protesting or rebelling against; wanting to get rid of.

The protesters were shouting, 'Down with the dictator!'
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something" - protesting or rebelling against; wanting to get rid of

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "down with somebody/something"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Agreement

Used among friends to show casual support, often less formal than outright agreement.

Illustration for Casual Agreement
Sure, I'm down with hanging out tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slang Nuance

It's a slang phrase; avoid in formal writing or speeches but common in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Slang Nuance
You're starting a book club? I'm down with that!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Enthusiastic Participation

Conveys enthusiasm to participate; more active than passive agreement.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Participation
A road trip this weekend? I'm totally down with it!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Agreement

Used among friends to show casual support, often less formal than outright agreement.

Illustration for Casual Agreement
Sure, I'm down with hanging out tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slang Nuance

It's a slang phrase; avoid in formal writing or speeches but common in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Slang Nuance
You're starting a book club? I'm down with that!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Enthusiastic Participation

Conveys enthusiasm to participate; more active than passive agreement.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Participation
A road trip this weekend? I'm totally down with it!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Agreement

Used among friends to show casual support, often less formal than outright agreement.

Illustration for Casual Agreement
Sure, I'm down with hanging out tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slang Nuance

It's a slang phrase; avoid in formal writing or speeches but common in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Slang Nuance
You're starting a book club? I'm down with that!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Enthusiastic Participation

Conveys enthusiasm to participate; more active than passive agreement.

Illustration for Enthusiastic Participation
A road trip this weekend? I'm totally down with it!
Visual representation of the word "Down with somebody/something"

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