land down under
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Referring to Australia's and New Zealand's location at the southern hemisphere, when observed at a map or a globe.
Proper noun
[edit]the land down under
- (informal) Australia or New Zealand.
- 1982, Men at Work, Down Under:
- "Do you come from the land down under?"
Usage notes
[edit]- Most often used by non-Australians and non-Kiwis.