Dress down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dress down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-10-06 05:10

Meaning of Dress down

Synonyms:

Give Someone a Mouthful , give someone a dressing-down

Dress down phrasal verb

To dress more informally than usual

You should dress down tonight because it's just a casual party with close friends.

I don't like wearing uniforms to work, so I'm very happy when I'm allowed to dress down on Saturdays.

To scold someone harshly

Oh no, I've failed 3 subjects. My parents are going dress me down.

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3. To separate from someone or something

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Used to emphasize that one is very calm even when it's surprising.

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To stop someone from worrying about something
cool customer

A person who stays calm or remains unruffled when facing difficulty 

Grammar and Usage of Dress down

Verb Forms

  • dressed down
  • dresses down
  • dressing down

The verb "dress" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Dress down

The verb "dress" alone was used in the 15th century to mean 'punish,' with "down" being added some centuries later.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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