from top to bottom

phrase

: in a very thorough way
We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

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The towering heel and counter dramatically curve outward from top to bottom, shifting away from rigid traditional stilettos and giving the shoes a more artistic flair. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Spray the window with the solution and squeegee the window from top to bottom, then wipe around the edges of the window with a lint-free microfiber cloth. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026 Shields suggests using Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer and spraying it evenly from top to bottom. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 The excitement is building for UFC 331, featuring an impressive slate of fights from top to bottom. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from top to bottom

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“From top to bottom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20top%20to%20bottom. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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