low-down
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Things only got low-down and dirty when they were fighting over mates in the spring—or fighting over hunting territory in the winter.
From Literature
But if you call townsfolk low-down, they won’t take it as an insult.
From Los Angeles Times
BBC Wales political report David Deans gives the low-down on the man taking on the role.
From BBC
“I may have my differences with the Gantrys, Mr. Peale, but I don’t take to low-down tactics. If you’re amenable, Horace will be here to help you with the harvest. For free.”
From Literature
People poured out of their homes and into the streets, massing together to get the low-down.
From Literature
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