come down to

1. Also, come right down to. Amount to or be reduced to, as in It all comes down to a matter of who was first in line, or When it comes right down to it, you have to admit he was mistaken. [Late 1800s] Also see boil down, def. 2.

Example Sentences

"Brighton has been a great host for us this week. It's a new venue for the Red Roses, one that has a history of World Cup magic. We're excited to see thousands of our supporters come down to the south coast and get behind the girls."

From BBC

What was billed as a battle of heavyweights might instead come down to who manages to stub their toe less.

From Los Angeles Times

“For us offensively, it’s going to come down to pace and being willing to execute,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Tensions between American and Nigerian fans often come down to their different perspectives, especially when it comes to identity, says Ms Olamiposi.

From BBC

Both Spirit and Brave now need to win their final matches, against Oval Invincibles and Welsh Fire respectively, and hope for other results to go their way - but even then it would still come down to net run-rate.

From BBC