have a down on

US /hæv ə daʊn ɑn/

UK /hæv ə daʊn ɑn/

1.

to dislike someone or something

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My boss seems to have a down on me ever since I questioned his decision.

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She's always had a down on modern art.

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dislike have a grudge against have it in for be prejudiced against bear a grudge against

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down be down to have something down pat have have to have on have it in for