down to
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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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Prune all the vines down to about a foot above soil level.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators went on a 7-0 run in a little more than a minute to cut the lead down to four with about 12 minutes to go.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
They were delivered on separate trucks, and a large crane was used to lift each one down to where workers were piecing them together, just a few feet from the old station.
—Noriko Hayashi, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The Gators went on a 7-0 run in a little more than a minute to cut the lead down to four with about 12 minutes to go.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
They were delivered on separate trucks, and a large crane was used to lift each one down to where workers were piecing them together, just a few feet from the old station.
—Noriko Hayashi, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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