have a downer on (one)

have a downer on (one)

To dislike one. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. If the boss has a downer on you, I doubt you'll get a good performance review.
See also: downer, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • downer
  • downie
  • have (one's) knife into (someone)
  • put a downer on (something)
  • put a downer on something
  • too many cooks spoil the broth
  • too many cooks spoil the soup
  • too many cooks spoil the stew
  • do not want
  • cut both ways