Definition of the lowdown
: 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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“The lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lowdown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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