from top to bottom

idiom

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

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The homes weigh 7,000 pounds more than standard models and are reinforced from top to bottom — roof, windows, walls and floors. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025 Yes, there was a bit of a lull just after the merge, but all in all, this was a super solid season from top to bottom and a nice change of pace. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025 With two Intercontinental titles, the United States Championship, and the prestigious Undisputed WWE Championship all up for grabs, plus a special attraction match featuring Pat McAfee, this card is stacked from top to bottom. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025 Questlove Questlove is in stripes from top to bottom while wearing his signature eyeglasses. Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025 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 22 May. 2025.

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