You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for October 16.

Bridge Day

Today’s word is down, spelled d-o-w-n.

down /daʊn/ verb [transitive]

to drink or eat something quickly

He downed the coffee in one gulp.

They were downing beers and watching the game on TV.

to knock or force someone to the ground

The storm downed power lines throughout the city.

He claimed the rebels downed 35 government aircrafts.

down-and-out adjective

: very poor and without hope : having no money, job, etc.

a down-and-out loser

Nobody loves you when you're down and out.

Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Acoustic) (Live at MTV Unplugged, Bray Film Studios, Windsor, England, UK, 1/16/1992) (2013 Remaster) · Eric Clapton

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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