down with (someone or something)
A phrase used to emphasize one's opposition to someone or something, especially that the offending person or thing be removed or eliminated. It wasn't long before all the students were chanting, "Down with homework!" A: "What are the workers shouting? 'Down with overtime'?" B: "Yes, sir, it seems they're very displeased with the latest mandates." Today marks the seventh straight day of protests and chants of, "Down with the king! Down with the king!"
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