from top to bottom

idiom

: in a very thorough way
We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

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The partners spent a year and a half renovating the antiquated 5,500-square-foot space from top to bottom to create the ambiance of a welcoming Mediterranean island villa. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The Indianapolis company with about 55 employees bought the building at 9500 Priority Way West Drive in the Keystone Office Park in March and renovated the 18,000-square-feet space from top to bottom to fit the company's growing needs. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 This product helps to define those ringlets from top to bottom, while eliminating frizz and adding shine. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025 The shoe features a slim heel measuring 100mm, adorned with a line of crystals from top to bottom. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

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“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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