From top to bottom
adverb
If something is examined from top to bottom, it's checked or cleaned in every part; thoroughly.
She cleaned the room from top to bottom.
Often appears as...
- cleaned from top to bottom
- searched from top to bottom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
If a place is described as from top to bottom, it means everywhere within that place.
The fire damaged the house from top to bottom.
Often appears as...
- damaged from top to bottom
- changed from top to bottom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
If something is examined from top to bottom, it's checked or cleaned in every part; thoroughly.
She cleaned the room from top to bottom.
Often appears as...
- cleaned from top to bottom
- searched from top to bottom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
If a place is described as from top to bottom, it means everywhere within that place.
The fire damaged the house from top to bottom.
Often appears as...
- damaged from top to bottom
- changed from top to bottom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Inspection
Use when describing a detailed review or scrutiny of something, not just a glance.
The detective examined the crime scene from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Cleaning
Implies a meticulous and detailed cleaning process, leaving no part untouched.
Before the guests arrive, I'll have the house cleaned from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used to mean reforming all parts of an organization, system, or plan.
The new management restructured the company from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Inspection
Use when describing a detailed review or scrutiny of something, not just a glance.
The detective examined the crime scene from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Cleaning
Implies a meticulous and detailed cleaning process, leaving no part untouched.
Before the guests arrive, I'll have the house cleaned from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used to mean reforming all parts of an organization, system, or plan.
The new management restructured the company from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Inspection
Use when describing a detailed review or scrutiny of something, not just a glance.
The detective examined the crime scene from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Cleaning
Implies a meticulous and detailed cleaning process, leaving no part untouched.
Before the guests arrive, I'll have the house cleaned from top to bottom.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used to mean reforming all parts of an organization, system, or plan.
The new management restructured the company from top to bottom.
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