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down to the ground

Idioms  
  1. Thoroughly, completely, as in This new job suits him down to the ground. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]


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They consist of pairs of poles on each side of the road, with a strip of wire mesh strung between and running down to the ground on either side.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

"Ange Postecoglou is looking down to the ground in shock and disbelief," said Brown.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Morrison: Our special effects supervisor, Neil Corbould, set up huge V8 engines with big propellers surrounded by a cage and locked down to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

To keep your lilac healthy and floriferous, periodically remove the oldest growth and/or tallest stems all the way down to the ground.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

The grappling hook hit the tower twice as it bounced back down to the ground.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

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