Be down to somebody

verb

Depend on someone to make a decision or take an action.

The final decision to approve the project will be down to the CEO.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - Depend on someone to make a decision or take an action.

Often appears as...

  • be down to you
  • be down to me
verb

Be caused by or be the responsibility of someone.

The success of this project is down to your efforts.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - Be caused by or be the responsibility of someone.

Often appears as...

  • success is down to you
  • failure is down to you
verb

The last person in a group or the last option left.

We are down to our last candidate for the job.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - The last person in a group or the last option left.

Often appears as...

  • down to the last
  • down to the final
verb

Depend on someone to make a decision or take an action.

The final decision to approve the project will be down to the CEO.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - Depend on someone to make a decision or take an action.

Often appears as...

  • be down to you
  • be down to me
verb

Be caused by or be the responsibility of someone.

The success of this project is down to your efforts.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - Be caused by or be the responsibility of someone.

Often appears as...

  • success is down to you
  • failure is down to you
verb

The last person in a group or the last option left.

We are down to our last candidate for the job.
Visual representation of "be down to somebody" - The last person in a group or the last option left.

Often appears as...

  • down to the last
  • down to the final
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be down to somebody"
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Decision Power

Used when someone has the final authority to decide on something important.

Illustration for Decision Power
Whether we go on the trip is down to my parents.
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Imminent Decision

Highlights that a decision or action is expected very soon.

Illustration for Imminent Decision
It’s down to you to choose the winning design by tomorrow.
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Personal Responsibility

Emphasizes someone’s unique role or duty in a particular situation.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Fixing this mess is down to the last person who used the lab.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Power

Used when someone has the final authority to decide on something important.

Illustration for Decision Power
Whether we go on the trip is down to my parents.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Imminent Decision

Highlights that a decision or action is expected very soon.

Illustration for Imminent Decision
It’s down to you to choose the winning design by tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

Emphasizes someone’s unique role or duty in a particular situation.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Fixing this mess is down to the last person who used the lab.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Power

Used when someone has the final authority to decide on something important.

Illustration for Decision Power
Whether we go on the trip is down to my parents.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Imminent Decision

Highlights that a decision or action is expected very soon.

Illustration for Imminent Decision
It’s down to you to choose the winning design by tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

Emphasizes someone’s unique role or duty in a particular situation.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Fixing this mess is down to the last person who used the lab.
Visual representation of the word "Be down to somebody"

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