dressing down dressing down {n.}, {informal} A scolding. The sergeant gave the soldier a good dressing down because his shoes were not shined. Categories: add yours {informal} {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss