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Tommy Tran
2021-10-06 05:10
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.
A harsh reproof
1. To act or behave in an unrestrained, wild manner
2. To go away from a particular place or area
3. To separate from someone or something
Used to emphasize that one is very calm even when it's surprising.
A person who stays calm or remains unruffled when facing difficulty
The verb "dress" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The verb "dress" alone was used in the 15th century to mean 'punish,' with "down" being added some centuries later.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
