[Phrasal Verb] GET DOWN - Understanding the Blues and Finding Your Footing

feel sad or depressed

'Get down' is a phrasal verb that often describes a decrease in someone's mood or spirits. When people say they're feeling down, they might use 'get down' to explain that they are feeling particularly sad or depressed. It can also express the physical act of crouching or moving to a lower position, but it's commonly associated with emotional states. For instance, failing an exam might really get someone down. Similarly, the phrase can also be used in a positive context like getting down to music, which means to dance or enjoy oneself.

Example Sentences

1. The rain always gets him down.

   The rain always makes him feel sad.

2. She tries not to let mean comments get her down.

   She tries not to let mean comments affect her mood.

3. Losing the match got the entire team down for the rest of the day.

   Losing the match disappointed the entire team for the rest of the day.