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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Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Here’s the lowdown on the journey ahead between these outlier managers:
Stammen has the faster car, although not by much.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s the lowdown on Apollo vs. Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology, as NASA targets Wednesday for liftoff, weather and mechanical matters permitting.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Here’s the lowdown on the journey ahead between these outlier managers:
Stammen has the faster car, although not by much.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s the lowdown on Apollo vs. Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology, as NASA targets Wednesday for liftoff, weather and mechanical matters permitting.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 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
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 19 Apr. 2026.
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