Down with the kids

20th July 2024

Down with the kids

We use this expression to say that somebody understands young people, what they do and the language that they use.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Down with the kids
Usage
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.