upside down
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- IPA /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
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Adjective
upside down adjective
- Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.“The pattern resembled an upside down letter W.”
- In great disorder.
- Owing more money for something than it is worth; having negative equity.“He's upside down on his mortgage.”
Adverb
upside down adverb
- Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.“The Union flag was flying upside down, a sign of danger.”
- In great disorder.“The thief had turned the room upside down.”
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