get (someone) down



get (someone) down

To cause someone to feel saddened, depressed, discouraged, or dejected. The thought of working for a faceless corporation really gets me down. His rejection from Harvard has really gotten Stephen down.
See also: down, get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anu (1)AH-nooFinnish, Estonian
Robertoro-BER-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Maryloumer-ee-LOO, mar-ee-LOOEnglish
Vitomir-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic
ValÉRy-French
Tahmuras-Persian Mythology