down the banks
The phrase "down the banks" is a slang expression with roots in Ireland and Liverpool, primarily used to describe a severe reprimand or punishment.
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Definition
C1Ireland, Liverpool
(dated, slang)A severe criticism or punishment.
Example
- After missing the deadline, he got down the banks from his boss.
C2New York
(obsolete, slang)Being in prison.
Example
- He spent three years down the banks for robbery.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "down the banks":
bank updown the waydown the winddown the draindown the roadbank shotgo downdown the middle