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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Christmas Under Wraps is the prototypical Hallmark Christmas movie, right down to the presence of Candace Cameron Bure. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024 Movies about straight relationships are able to run both stars as leads, while movies about gay romance must shunt half the central couple down to supporting, which arguably results in a smaller awards-season profile. Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024 Then, scroll down to find the Passkeys section and tap on it. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024 Where most villains are down to get the job done by any means necessary, Kraven has a strict code of honor and prefers to hunt his prey fairly. Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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