| 词汇 | come right down to |
| 释义 | (redirected from come right down to)come down to1. To amount to something (usually the most important or crucial aspect of something). In this usage, "to" is typically followed by a thing or idea. It's a great offer, but my decision comes down to salary, to be honest with you. With rents skyrocketing, it all comes down to how much you want to keep living in this part of town. 2. To visit some place, often a location that is lower or farther south than one's starting point. In this usage, "to" is followed by a place. Our Canadian relatives are coming down to our house in California for a few days. Can you come down to the basement to help me for a second? come down to (some place)To travel south of the state or area that one is currently in. If you ever want a break from those brutal Chicago winters, come down to Arizona and spend some time with us in the desert. come down to somethingto be reduced to something; to amount to no more than something. It comes down to whether you want to go to the movies or stay at home and watch television. It came down to either getting a job or going to college. come down toAlso, 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. come down to1. To confront or deal with forthrightly: When you come right down to it, you have to admit I'm correct. 2. To amount to in essence: It comes down to this: the man is a cheat. |
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