Question 1

What does "have down as" mean?

Accepted Answer

To have formed the opinion or impression that someone is a particular type of person.

Question 2

How do you use "have down as" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I had her down as quite reserved, but she turned out to be the life of the party.

Question 3

Is "have down as" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"have down as" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Common in British English. Implies that the speaker has formed a firm opinion or categorization of someone, sometimes prematurely. Often used when an expectation turns out to be wrong ('I had him down as shy, but he was hilarious'). Always followed by 'as' and an adjective or noun phrase.

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