go down with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, down, with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I didn't go down there on my own, I went down with Sam and Betty.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To catch or contract (an illness).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To die in the sinking of (a ship or boat).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “go down with” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, down, with.
Is “go down with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.