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.

Examples of down to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The aesthetic was alluringly reminiscent of the wares in a Parisian bookstore, down to the folding French flaps on the cover. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024 Nardin, down to its bold and playful orange color scheme. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 June 2024 Still, as public-facing brand campaigns for Pride have partly fizzled, the consequences have trickled down to LGBTQ nonprofit organizations and LGBTQ influencers. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 June 2024 Before a remodel in 2022, this was the dining room of the original Moon Palace, a Chinatown mainstay Wang’s parents purchased in 1995 and passed down to her and her partner during COVID. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for down to 

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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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