down under

English

Etymology

Because Australia is on the underside of a typical globe.

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

(idiomatic) In Australia.
Surfing is a popular sport down under.
(idiomatic) Into Australia; to Australia.
We traveled down under for our vacation.

Translations

in Australia

Bashkir: Австралияла (Avstraliyala) (where)
Finnish: Australiassa

Russian: в Австра́лии (v Avstrálii) (where)

to Australia

Bashkir: Австралияға (Avstraliyağa) (whereto)

Russian: в Австра́лию (v Avstráliju) (where to)

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