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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This floor also holds an outdoor deck that leads down to a private, landscaped backyard—a rarity for the Big Apple.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
But unfortunately, the ones who did speak up with anything other than enthusiastic support from Mr. Hegseth immediately came under extremely volatile attack from everybody from President Trump down to his MAGA base.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Yes, the United States and every other country had to deal with inflation, but Biden brought inflation down to below 3%– lower than in most other countries.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Males can fly as high as 30 feet to reach tree canopies, while the females can dig down to between 1 and 3 meters to lay their eggs in wood.
—Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
But unfortunately, the ones who did speak up with anything other than enthusiastic support from Mr. Hegseth immediately came under extremely volatile attack from everybody from President Trump down to his MAGA base.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Yes, the United States and every other country had to deal with inflation, but Biden brought inflation down to below 3%– lower than in most other countries.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Males can fly as high as 30 feet to reach tree canopies, while the females can dig down to between 1 and 3 meters to lay their eggs in wood.
—Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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