get down on

phrasal verb slang

The phrase "get down on" has various meanings based on context, ranging from criticism to physical actions.

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Definition

B2Interpersonal

(informal)To criticize or scold someone.

Example

Lynn's always getting down on the kids for making a mess.

B2Music

(informal)To dance or enjoy music energetically.

Example

Everyone was getting down on the dance floor at the party.

C1Illicit Activity

(slang, Australia, New Zealand)To acquire or steal something illicitly.

Example

He managed to get down on some concert tickets for free.

B2Emotional State

(informal)To feel sad or depressed about something.

Example

Don't get down on yourself just because you made a mistake.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get down on":

get down come down on fall down on come down to on one's knees get on come down bring down on go down down to get on to lay down get it on back down bow down fall down climb down look down fall on duck down go down with come on down put down call down down with look down on lie down on bended knee throw down bring down fall to the ground get off on move down doss down knuckle down make down sit down on the ground take a knee drop behind go to ground get off jump on set down drop into come down with drop down hit the dirt keep down let down get up in on all fours get the drop on plop down step down turn down live down bend over take down knock down fall to get off the ground bed down get on up ride down fall upon ball down face down talk down lay on step on slap down on the floor take down a notch send down