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to get down on
[phrase form: get]
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to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something
Example
She got down on her children for not doing their homework regularly.
He would always get down on his employees for minor mistakes, which affected morale.
The coach never hesitated to get down on the players when they underperformed.
Some people tend to get down on others for their lifestyle choices, but it's important to be accepting.
He got down on his knees to tie his daughter's shoelaces.
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