the lowdown
noun
: important information or facts about something
He gave me the lowdown about the company's vice president.
Reporters are trying to get the lowdown on what caused the accident.
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To get the lowdown on the city itself, head to the fabulously pink-fronted Madrid History Museum nearby.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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Here’s the lowdown on the former.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Keep reading for the lowdown on Hilary Duff ticket prices on StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek, and get ready to see the most beautiful night.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
Check out this article by the Free Press' Susan Tompor, which gives you the lowdown.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Here’s the lowdown on the former.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the lowdown
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“The lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lowdown. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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