Is "come down on" formal or informal?

"come down on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Common in speech and news writing. It often suggests authority, strong disapproval, or punishment.

come down on

Intermediário superior (B2) neutral

to speak to someone angrily or punish them hard

"The coach came down on the team for not trying hard enough."

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Bloomberg Podcasts · 5:31

I come down on both sides.

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Bloomberg Podcasts · 14:59

I COME DOWN ON BOTH SIDES.

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Redacted · 49:20

Where do you come down on that?

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Where do you come down on it?

Virginia 'Has to' Bring Redistricting Case To the Supreme Court Says Jim Messina

Bloomberg Podcasts · 5:28

Where do you come down on that?

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