Boil down
verb
To simplify or summarize something.
All of his experiences over the past decade ultimately boil down to one simple philosophy - honesty is the best policy.
Often appears as...
- boil down to honesty
- boil down to essentials
verb
To reduce in amount by boiling.
To make a thick sauce, you have to boil down the broth for an hour.
Often appears as...
- boil down the sauces
- boil down the spices
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To be the main or basic thing in something when everything else is removed.
Whatever the minor details, the problem always seems to boil down to money.
Often appears as...
- boil down to problem
- boil down to decision
verb
To simplify or summarize something.
All of his experiences over the past decade ultimately boil down to one simple philosophy - honesty is the best policy.
Often appears as...
- boil down to honesty
- boil down to essentials
verb
To reduce in amount by boiling.
To make a thick sauce, you have to boil down the broth for an hour.
Often appears as...
- boil down the sauces
- boil down the spices
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To be the main or basic thing in something when everything else is removed.
Whatever the minor details, the problem always seems to boil down to money.
Often appears as...
- boil down to problem
- boil down to decision
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Core Message
Used to express that multiple things ultimately lead to a single important point.
Years of research boil down to one conclusion: we must act now.
Pro Tip 2/3Logical Ending
Indicates the final step in reasoning, often in arguments or discussions.
The debate boiled down to the question of accountability.
Pro Tip 3/3Discard Complexity
Used when complex details are omitted to reveal something more simple and clear.
The philosophy boils down to 'less is more'.
Pro Tip 1/3Core Message
Used to express that multiple things ultimately lead to a single important point.
Years of research boil down to one conclusion: we must act now.
Pro Tip 2/3Logical Ending
Indicates the final step in reasoning, often in arguments or discussions.
The debate boiled down to the question of accountability.
Pro Tip 3/3Discard Complexity
Used when complex details are omitted to reveal something more simple and clear.
The philosophy boils down to 'less is more'.
Pro Tip 1/3Core Message
Used to express that multiple things ultimately lead to a single important point.
Years of research boil down to one conclusion: we must act now.
Pro Tip 2/3Logical Ending
Indicates the final step in reasoning, often in arguments or discussions.
The debate boiled down to the question of accountability.
Pro Tip 3/3Discard Complexity
Used when complex details are omitted to reveal something more simple and clear.
The philosophy boils down to 'less is more'.
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