Down to the last, smallest, final, etc. something
phrase
Everything or everyone in a group, not excluding anything or anyone.
They sold each of their products down to the last piece.

Often appears as...
- down to the last penny
- down to the last minute
phrase
Providing specific details in a precise and thorough manner.
She had planned everything for her trip, down to the smallest details.

Often appears as...
- down to the smallest detail
- down to the very last
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Until the conclusion or completion of something.
He was committed to the project, right down to the final day.

Often appears as...
- down to the final minute
- down to the final stretch
phrase
Everything or everyone in a group, not excluding anything or anyone.
They sold each of their products down to the last piece.

Often appears as...
- down to the last penny
- down to the last minute
phrase
Providing specific details in a precise and thorough manner.
She had planned everything for her trip, down to the smallest details.

Often appears as...
- down to the smallest detail
- down to the very last
phrase
Until the conclusion or completion of something.
He was committed to the project, right down to the final day.

Often appears as...
- down to the final minute
- down to the final stretch
Definition 1 of 3

Complete Inclusion
Used when emphasizing that nothing has been excluded from a group or collection.

I donated all my books, down to the last one.
Idiomatic Emphasis
Adds emphasis to the totality of what's being discussed, often in a dramatic or significant way.

She listened to his every word, down to the last sigh.
Literary Flair
The phrase can add a touch of drama or literary quality to a sentence.

The antique collection was astonishing, down to the last stamp.
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