Be down to something
idiomatic expression
The reason for something happening or the cause of something.
The success of the project is down to the hard work of everyone involved.
Often appears as...
- down to work
- down to effort
idiomatic expression
When something is left to the last person, thing, or part.
There were five of us, and now I am down to the last one.
Often appears as...
- down to the last
- down to the final
idiomatic expression
If you are down to something, you have only a small amount of it left.
I am down to my last dollar.
Often appears as...
- down to the last
- down to nothing
idiomatic expression
The reason for something happening or the cause of something.
The success of the project is down to the hard work of everyone involved.
Often appears as...
- down to work
- down to effort
idiomatic expression
When something is left to the last person, thing, or part.
There were five of us, and now I am down to the last one.
Often appears as...
- down to the last
- down to the final
idiomatic expression
If you are down to something, you have only a small amount of it left.
I am down to my last dollar.
Often appears as...
- down to the last
- down to nothing
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Credit or Blame
Used to acknowledge someone or something's significant role in an outcome, positive or negative.
Getting the job was down to my networking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3No Direct Involvement
Implies the result came about due to the specified factor, not direct action from the speaker.
Our win was down to the goalkeeper’s amazing save.
Pro Tip 3/3Underlying Factor
Highlights a significant, often overlooked, reason behind a situation.
The festival's popularity is down to its unique blend of music and food.
Pro Tip 1/3Credit or Blame
Used to acknowledge someone or something's significant role in an outcome, positive or negative.
Getting the job was down to my networking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3No Direct Involvement
Implies the result came about due to the specified factor, not direct action from the speaker.
Our win was down to the goalkeeper’s amazing save.
Pro Tip 3/3Underlying Factor
Highlights a significant, often overlooked, reason behind a situation.
The festival's popularity is down to its unique blend of music and food.
Pro Tip 1/3Credit or Blame
Used to acknowledge someone or something's significant role in an outcome, positive or negative.
Getting the job was down to my networking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3No Direct Involvement
Implies the result came about due to the specified factor, not direct action from the speaker.
Our win was down to the goalkeeper’s amazing save.
Pro Tip 3/3Underlying Factor
Highlights a significant, often overlooked, reason behind a situation.
The festival's popularity is down to its unique blend of music and food.
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