down to the ground
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6.4
- idiom
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perfectamente
- The new policy suits our needs down to the ground, making it a great fit for the team.
- right down to the ground
No, then Plan BI say we burn the country down to the ground for insurance money.
- No, then Plan BI say we burn the country down to the ground for insurance money.
- Let's burn this motherfucker down to the ground.
- You can cut hops back down to the ground and they just grow so fast.
Examples
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Her calming presence and supportive attitude suited him down to the ground during challenging times.
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The design of the software is user-friendly and suits all users down to the ground.
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Suits you down to the ground.
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That had suited Dean right down to the ground.
Fiction book (1995) -
Oliver liked order in his life, and Beth suited him down to the ground, as tactful and compliant as a first-class secretary.
Fiction book (1995) -
Barry Norman was the previous incumbent; his presenting style was understated, conversational, and suited the show down to the ground.
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Synonyms
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3.7
To say something is complete or very strong to make a point
Be perfect for someone or something
Antonyms
How Complete
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the spatial sense of 'down' with 'to the ground' (as far as the earth), which conveys an extent meaning 'all the way' or 'completely'; a learner who knows the constituents can infer this 'completely' sense and map it onto 'perfectly suitable' in context. This spatial→degree compositional pattern is common across languages and follows a predictable metaphor, so it is transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Down to the ground paints a simple picture: imagine a dress that fits so well it goes down to the ground, touching the floor. So, if something suits you down to the ground, it is 'completely' or 'perfectly suitable' for you.