from top to bottom

phrase

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

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The fabric is breathable from top to bottom, and the four-way stretch gives you a full range of motion for walking, running, stretching, and just relaxing at home. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 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 Spray the mixture onto affected areas of the houseplant from top to bottom, leaf to roots. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 Hilarious, heartwarming, action-packed, just delightful from top to bottom. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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