down to
idiom
1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.
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Ohio investigators then were able to narrow that list down to just one, and asked Michael to view a photo lineup.
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July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
The expert recommended adding blue-light blockers to all devices that turn on when the sun goes down to help ease into a restful night’s sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Following the gentlemen's singles final of the Grand Slam tennis tournament on July 13, the Princess of Wales headed down to Centre Court to award the trophies to the first-place finisher, Jannik Sinner of Italy, and the runner-up, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 July 2025
Airbnb, the short-term vacation rental company, says only one percent of all available housing in Miami-Dade County is listed on their site, but company did not provide data down to the neighborhood level.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
The expert recommended adding blue-light blockers to all devices that turn on when the sun goes down to help ease into a restful night’s sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Following the gentlemen's singles final of the Grand Slam tennis tournament on July 13, the Princess of Wales headed down to Centre Court to award the trophies to the first-place finisher, Jannik Sinner of Italy, and the runner-up, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 July 2025
Airbnb, the short-term vacation rental company, says only one percent of all available housing in Miami-Dade County is listed on their site, but company did not provide data down to the neighborhood level.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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