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View synonyms for come down on

come down on

  1. come down on the side of . Make a choice or decision in favor of, plump for, as in I'll come down on the side of those who are needy .

  2. Oppose, voice one's opposition, as in The President came down on the new budget cuts, promising to veto them . [Late 1800s]

  3. Also, come down hard on . Punish or reprimand severely. For example, My professor is going to come down on me for not completing the paper , or The judge promised to come down hard on drug dealers . [Early 1600s] Also see like a ton of bricks .



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