from top to bottom

phrase

: in a very thorough way
We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

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Following the grain from top to bottom, wipe the shutters with the damp cloth, gently scrubbing any stains. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 These jeans have a supportive high-rise waist, a roomy fit from top to bottom, and a wide-leg that balances your natural shape. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Just a logistical nightmare from top to bottom, but one hell of a piece of memorabilia signed by a UF football program legend. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 To get pomegranate seeds out of the fruit, cut the top and then cut the skin between the ridges from top to bottom. Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

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“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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