land down under

English

Etymology

Referring to Australia's and New Zealand's location at the southern hemisphere, when observed at a map or a globe.

Proper noun

the land down under

1. (informal) Australia or New Zealand.
   • 1982, Men at Work, Down Under:

     "Do you come from the land down under?"

Usage notes

• Most often used by non-Australians and non-Kiwis.

See also

• land up over