down to

idiom

: 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.

: 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 Once numbering 65 branches across New Mexico, Colorado and Utah with thousands of members, La Mutua — also known as La Sociedad — is now down to about 200 members. —

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 In the gold medal match, Simone put up a good fight but Newell was too tough, coming from a game down to finish off her first APP gold medal with a 15-2 game three domination. —

Todd Boss, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The discrepancy in numbers is down to the paucity of reporting data during the conflict. —

Clark Bentson, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024 Ever a professional, the veteran Victoria's Secret angel gracefully handled things with ease, bending down to release her heel. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for down to

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