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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Earlier in February, sluggish growth and a recent drop in inflation prompted the Bank of England to make its first interest rate cut of the year, bringing its benchmark rate down to 4.5%.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Last season, Harrison’s average fastball velocity was down to 92.5 mph, fading as the season went along.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Arrests quickly fell after Biden signed the executive order, falling from more than 83,000 in June of 2024 down to 47,000 in December.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
Chase is such a down to earth guy that makes rooting for him easy to do.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Last season, Harrison’s average fastball velocity was down to 92.5 mph, fading as the season went along.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Arrests quickly fell after Biden signed the executive order, falling from more than 83,000 in June of 2024 down to 47,000 in December.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
Chase is such a down to earth guy that makes rooting for him easy to do.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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