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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How much of this summer’s leap is down to the rules and how much is just the natural order of football is open to interpretation. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 Five weeks after going public with a stunning 250% first-day pop, Figma is coming back down to Earth. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025 After sparkling speculation of a lighter hair hue during an August sighting, Thursday's outing confirmed that Princess Kate was rocking summer highlights and let her hair grow down to the middle of her back, making for her blondest and longest style ever. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 The one who matches Wade’s description right down to his wavy brown hair and pure blue eyes. Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for down to

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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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