down under

down under

In or to Australia (or New Zealand). Primarily heard in US, UK. She was born down under, but she's established a hugely successful career here in the US. We've decided to travel down under this summer! A: "I'm definitely picking up on an accent from Becca." B: "Oh, that's because she grew up down under."

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down under

Australia and New Zealand. I've always wanted to visit down under. We spent Christmas down under.

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down ˈunder

(informal) in or to Australia and/or New Zealand: TV stars from down under

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down under

n. the area of Australia; Australia. I’ve always wanted to visit down under.

See also: down

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