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.

Examples of down to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Wearing the same twist-front bralette in a white colorway, Sweeney and her friends raided a convenience store before stripping down to their underwear. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 One of the most popular recreations is from Duff’s Today show performance, which creators imitate in detail, down to the shimmies of the audience. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 For Mair, the lament is that the very public controversy playing out on that Olympic stage will force changes at the top level of the sport that will trickle down to the grassroots. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Baratz believes that with its latest acquistion D-Wave can get that ratio down to 25 to 100 physical qubits per logical qubit. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for down to

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster