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Meaning of down under | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In Australia.
idiomatic
Into Australia; to Australia.
idiomatic
By extension, anywhere, or to anywhere, south of the Equator
Hell; in Hell.
euphemistic, rare

Equivalents

Suomi Australiassa

Русский в Австра́лии

Examples

“Surfing is a popular sport down under.”

“We traveled down under for our vacation.”

“Thank you Boris and I want to thank that fella down under. Thank you very much, pal; appreciate it Mr. Prime Minister.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

down-and-out down-and-outer down-calver down-down down-easter down-heartedness