down under
Americannoun
adverb
noun
adverb
Etymology
Origin of down under
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It broke down under Cyrus Mistry when there was a separation of the roles.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Claims of abuse and neglect have consistently broken down under investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Participants briefly cooled down under a cold shower halfway through the session.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Although England won the fourth Test in Melbourne, their first win in Australia for 14 years, their performances elsewhere were abject – a threadbare squad left ill-prepared for the demands of a tour down under.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The squirrel put aside her bow and sat down under cover of the parapet.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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