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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Much of that was down to another Colombian Villa forward, Jhon Duran, who was shown a straight red card on the half-hour mark for violent conduct.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Monos’ classically sleek Carry-on is just $255 right now, while the Carry-on Plus is down to $275.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The Eagles' sights on clinching the NFC East were spoiled by the Washington Commanders last Sunday in a 36-33 defeat where Hurts went down to a concussion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
But now that things were down to the wire, Bowser’s team returned to Lee’s staff to try once again.
—Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Monos’ classically sleek Carry-on is just $255 right now, while the Carry-on Plus is down to $275.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The Eagles' sights on clinching the NFC East were spoiled by the Washington Commanders last Sunday in a 36-33 defeat where Hurts went down to a concussion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
But now that things were down to the wire, Bowser’s team returned to Lee’s staff to try once again.
—Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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