come from below
The phrase "come from below" is often used to describe movements or origins that start from lower levels, whether in a social hierarchy or a physical space.
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Definition
B2Social Movements
(informal, sociology)To originate among ordinary people rather than from the elite or those in power.
Example
- The protest movement truly came from below, driven by the voices of the common people.
B1Physical Space
(general)To emerge or rise from a lower physical position to a higher one.
Example
- The diver came from below, surfacing quickly to catch his breath.
B2Social Class
(idiomatic, informal)To originate from a lower social or economic class.
Example
- Despite coming from below, she worked hard to achieve her current status.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come from below":
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