down to the smallest/last/tiniest detail

idiom

: taking into account even the smallest things
He planned the party down to the smallest/last/tiniest detail.

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Erivo, meanwhile, captures Elphaba’s personality down to the last detail. Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 But in theoretical computer science, everything should be formally proven, down to the last detail. Quanta Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 So before hiring somebody, take the time to understand each role down to the tiniest detail. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Our itinerary was customized for us down to the last detail. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 He was involved down to the last detail of secretly getting drugs on board off the coast of Colombia and Ecuador, according to federal court documents. Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024 Indeed, right down to the smallest detail, such as the color of jelly beans in a bowl on the dresser matching the walls and carpeting. Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024 But in the local imagination, Maxim’s was never obsolete, and Paris Society’s approach was to refurbish the restaurant’s past glory down to the smallest detail. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024 Top 25 Bengals for 2023 Former Bengals QB Ken Anderson named semifinalist for Hall of Fame as senior nominee Andrew Gillis and Jimmy Watkins debate all the happenings in the AFC North this offseason, down to the last detail for each team. Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 14 July 2023

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“Down to the smallest/last/tiniest detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to%20the%20smallest%2Flast%2Ftiniest%20detail. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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