from top to bottom

idiom

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

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Scrub wheels and tires using a stiff bristle brush, and a proprietary wheel-cleaning product if necessary, to remove dirt, grease and disc-brake powder. Rinse off the soap, again spraying from top to bottom, letting an adequate supply of water stream down the finish. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 For the special occasion, Union wore an eye-catching barely there gown that featured sheer material from top to bottom. Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Recently renovated from top to bottom, the Montesol now also offers a picturesque rooftop bar, adding modern chic to its historical charm. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 Mix a vinegar solution: Like baking soda, white vinegar is a powerful, non-toxic way to clean your home from top to bottom. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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