the lowdown on

Idioms  

1. The whole truth about something, as in We're waiting to hear the lowdown on what happened after we left. This term uses lowdown in the sense of “the basic or fundamental part.” [Slang; early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

Here’s the lowdown on adviser fees, fund returns and what is driving client redemptions on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

So, Salon Food spoke with Heidi Diestel of Diestel Turkey Ranch to get the lowdown on all things turkey cookery for everyone from the top expert to the neophyte.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2023

BBC Sport gives you the lowdown on how qualifying is shaping up and the fixtures to look out for in the coming days.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023

But we have the lowdown on how to score a seat to the hottest new restaurant in Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022

Would Old Chao consider giving them the lowdown on his new job?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen