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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These films ultimately brought the highs of a career-defining moment crashing down to the reality of the fickle and unpredictable tastes of modern audiences.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
After having considered more than 100 locations, organizers had narrowed their choices down to three spots by September: Boulder, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake City, just 45 minutes away from the fest's current location.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In the snap, Justin can be seen bending down to kiss his son as Jack reaches his hands up to his dad's face.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Some observers put City’s eventual defeat down to that change, with Forest having more attacks after Nico was replaced by Kovacic.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
After having considered more than 100 locations, organizers had narrowed their choices down to three spots by September: Boulder, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake City, just 45 minutes away from the fest's current location.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In the snap, Justin can be seen bending down to kiss his son as Jack reaches his hands up to his dad's face.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Some observers put City’s eventual defeat down to that change, with Forest having more attacks after Nico was replaced by Kovacic.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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