English Explanatory Dictionary

down under

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In Australia.
  2. Into Australia; to Australia.
  3. By extension, anywhere, or to anywhere, south of the Equator
  4. Hell; in Hell.

Pronunciation

en-au-down under.ogg

Word forms

down under

Etymology

Refers to the fact that the Australian continent lies south of, colloquially thought of as 'below' or 'under', the equator.

Related words

stateside land down under

Translations

Bashkir: Австралияға Cornish: dhe Ostrali Russian: в Австра́лию
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