from top to bottom

idiom

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

Examples of from top to bottom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Working from top to bottom means debris from the top will land on a dirty floor instead of a clean one. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025 Washington had one of the worst pitching staffs in the sport, from top to bottom, and there were pitchers taking up spots that probably didn't factor into the club's long-term vision under Toboni. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 Then, make sure the squash is stable and on its larger flat side before halving from top to bottom. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025 One pant leg was plain denim, while the other had white graphics from top to bottom. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!