down to
idiom
1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.
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But new trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, which bring duties on our exports down to zero, will now charge Americans 19% to import goods from those countries.
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
In January 2020, Shields moved down to junior middleweight to face Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO titles in that weight division.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The steel, concrete and cable wire structure includes two towers reaching 554 feet high above water and 210 feet down to the lake bedrock, according to Mackinac.com.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Unfortunately his evil mindset is dragging our country down to his level.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
In January 2020, Shields moved down to junior middleweight to face Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO titles in that weight division.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The steel, concrete and cable wire structure includes two towers reaching 554 feet high above water and 210 feet down to the lake bedrock, according to Mackinac.com.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Unfortunately his evil mindset is dragging our country down to his level.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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