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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Blowing late-game leads had become a troubling trend for the Clippers this season, which pushed their first five games down to the wire.
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Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The Mustangs took Cherry Creek down to the wire in last year’s semifinal.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day.
Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The gains also trickled down to the Russell 2000 index, which represents smaller companies.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The Mustangs took Cherry Creek down to the wire in last year’s semifinal.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day.
Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The gains also trickled down to the Russell 2000 index, which represents smaller companies.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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