from top to bottom

idiom

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

Examples of from top to bottom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stand the pineapple on one end, then slice off the fruit's skin in strips from top to bottom. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 Pack a good pair of walking shoes as Paris is, famously, best-walked from top to bottom with shopping bags weighing down either arm. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024 China has been basically supplying the Sri Lankan armed forces from top to bottom, from assault rifles up to fighter jets, and was an indirect influence in helping the Sri Lankan government win the civil war against the Tamil Tigers. Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010 We were greeted with fresh coconuts customized with our names and our villa was decorated from top to bottom with flowers, champagne and balloons. Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 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 4 Jul. 2024.

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