How to Pronounce "do down"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈdaʊn
DOO DOUN
dʉː/ /dˈaʊn
DOO DOWN
Definition
To criticize, belittle, or speak badly about someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
dʉː/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO DOUN
UK
DOO DOWN
Listen in Context
Please don't do down my ideas in front of everyone.
He always tries to do down his coworkers.
Don’t do down people just because they are different.
I wish you wouldn’t do me down all the time—it’s exhausting.