down under

American  

Or Down Under

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand.

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adverb

1. in, to, or into Australia or New Zealand.

down under British  

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand

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adverb

1. in or to Australia or New Zealand

Etymology

Origin of down under

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Hughes, 27, had been in the process of selling her home in Worksop in order to move down under with her partner and two children.

From BBC

"The 49ers are a popular franchise within the Australian market and this rivalry game solidifies what we know is going to be an incredible NFL experience for our fans Down Under."

From Barron's

Poor Jeb was hunkered down under a piece of canvas that covered the woodpile when Sal and I finally came outside.

From Literature

I set down the heavy sack, settled down under an old oak tree, and closed my eyes to think.

From Literature

A bit away from Dan, down, under the logs and trees, Brian had tried to stand up, but when he felt the heat, he had ducked back down.

From Literature