from top to bottom

idiom

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

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Unlike any other rocket that has ever flown, Starship is intended to be rapidly reused from top to bottom. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 One pant leg was plain denim, while the other had white graphics from top to bottom. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 With a jeweled design, bee detail accents, an amber lid knob, and a wooden handle, this tea kettle is elegant from top to bottom. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The Trojans will need to maintain composure from top to bottom, especially late in the game. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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