Down with the kids

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20 July 2026

We use this expression to say that somebody understands young people, what they do and the language that they use.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I really liked our physics teacher at school. He was really down with the kids. He knew about the latest music and understood the new slang words that we used.

I don't think that's good at all. I preferred teachers who knew their subjects.

Example 2

I love computer games.

You play computer games? But you're 45 years old.

Yeah, I know. I guess that means I'm down with the kids.

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