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Refers to the fact that the Australian continent lies south of, colloquially thought of as 'below' or 'under', the equator.

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down under

  1. (idiomatic) In Australia.

    Surfing is a popular sport down under.

  2. (idiomatic) Into Australia; to Australia.

    We traveled down under for our vacation.

    • 2021 September 15, Joe Biden, White House‎[1]:

      Thank you Boris and I want to thank that fella down under. Thank you very much, pal; appreciate it Mr. Prime Minister.

  3. By extension, anywhere, or to anywhere, south of the Equator
  4. (euphemistic, rare) Hell; in Hell.