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Meaning of the word "come down on" in English

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come down on

US /kʌm daʊn ɑn/

UK /kʌm daʊn ɒn/

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Phrasal Verb

to criticize or punish someone severely

Example:

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The teacher will come down on you heavily if you don't finish your homework.

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The government is expected to come down on tax evaders.

Synonym:

reprimand chastise rebuke censure lambaste

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come down come down with come come in comely come by come in for