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come down to

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  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.


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We may be that entry point again, but a lot of it now will come down to price point.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

India outplayed England in all departments across the four days, which could come down to a number of factors.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

That convincing would come down to a question of creative control.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The heatwave will officially end for all of us on Sunday as the fresher air covers all parts of the UK and temperatures come down to around 18 to 26C.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

“Janna, open the door. The girls want to come down to watch a movie. Why is this locked?”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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