How to Pronounce "be down on"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
bee DOWN on
bˈiː/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
bee DOWN on
Definition
To dislike, criticize, or treat someone or something unfairly, often repeatedly; to have a negative attitude towards them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈiː/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee DOWN on
UK
bee DOWN on
Listen in Context
She is always down on her little brother for no reason.
Why are you down on this idea?
The teacher seems down on Tom today.
Don’t be so down on yourself—you did your best.