go down badly

To be poorly received, as by a group or audience. Yeah, you could say that my performance went down badly—I got booed off the stage. Of course that guy's song went down badly—his guitar was totally out of tune. Why would you go before constituents with nothing but excuses? Obviously, that will go down badly!

go down well

To be well-received, as by a group or audience. Three standing ovations! Wow, your performance really went down well! That new play has really gone down well—it's impossible to get tickets now! Oh, your gift went down well with the kids—they've been playing with it nonstop!

go down ˈwell, ˈbadly, etc. (with somebody)

(also go off ˈwell) used to talk about whether people like something such as a speech, performance, etc: Her speech went down well with the audience.

go down well, badly, etc.

go down badly

go down well

go down ˈwell, ˈbadly, etc. (with somebody)