Idiom: vote something down
Meaning
Idiom: vote something down (vote down something)
- to reject something or defeat a vote for something
Example sentences
— I suggested we hire a new receptionist instead of having an answering service, but management voted the idea down.
— Please don't vote down my proposal until you read it.
— Let's hope they vote the down proposal to reduce the library's hours of operation.
— If I'm elected, I promise I will vote down any new tax increases that are proposed during my tenure.
— Management voted down our request for a pay raise again and so we plan on going on strike tomorrow.
— I wanted to take my team out bowling for our holiday event but they voted down the idea down.
— Your design was voted down by the committee but if you modify a few things, I think it can pass in the future.
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