# be down with

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/be-down-with
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to agree with an idea or plan, or to be happy to join an activity. You use this when you think something is a good idea.

For teachers: to be in agreement with or supportive of a proposal, sentiment, or activity; often used in informal or colloquial registers to indicate consent or enthusiasm.

## Examples

- I am totally down with going to the beach today.
- If everyone else wants to order pizza for the meeting, I'm down with that.
- While some traditionalists resisted the rebranding, most of the younger staff members were immediately down with the new creative direction.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I down with the plan." but "I am down with the plan." — this phrase requires the verb 'to be' to function as the main verb of the sentence.

## Usage notes

- highly informal; usually follows the verb 'to be' and is followed by a noun or a gerund.
- Teaching tip: note the difference between this and 'come down with' (getting sick); this version is about social agreement and is very common in modern pop culture.

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