Dress down
/ˈdres ˈdaʊn/B1
Intermediate
1. To reprimand or scold someone severely.
- The manager dressed down the team for missing the deadline.
- After the mistake was made public, the CEO dressed down the staff during a meeting.
2. To wear informal or casual clothes instead of formal attire.
- She decided to dress down for the company picnic.
- On Fridays, employees are encouraged to dress down at the office.
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