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.
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Now, the continent relies on medical breakthroughs developed by American companies trickling down to its residents.
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Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
With Thomas Frank’s side 2-0 down to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday, the home crowd made their feelings known through a chorus of boos at half-time.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
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Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
With Thomas Frank’s side 2-0 down to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday, the home crowd made their feelings known through a chorus of boos at half-time.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
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