from top to bottom

idiom

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

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To enjoy lamb chops like a local, get your hands a little dirty (no utensils, please) and make sure to bite off the thin strip of meat that attaches to the bone from top to bottom—one of my favorite bits. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025 Happening upon two coworkers in this modern revisit, the actor shares a new memo — HP has fixed printer frustrations once and for all with the launch of the HP All-In Plan, an all-inclusive service that simplifies printing from top to bottom. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Our leadership from top to bottom needs to be held accountable. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025 To clean a hard or soft case, Exum recommends running an antibacterial wipe from top to bottom. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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