Why do we say “Bite down on something” when only our lower jaw moves and it moves in an upward direction to bite?

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This has always been one of those phrases that has always confused the hell out of me. Can someone explain it to me?

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The word “down” has many meanings, not just to convey direction. It can describe a person who is sad. It can be used to say your electronics aren’t working, i.e. My computer is down.

In the case of bite down, it simply means clamp down with force with your teeth.

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