come down to

idiom phrasal verb

The phrase "come down to" is often used to highlight the most crucial factor or point in a situation, simplifying complex issues by identifying the key element.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic)To ultimately depend on or be determined by a single important factor.

Example

In the end, it all comes down to trust.
The decision will come down to which offer is more financially viable.

B2General

(idiomatic)To be reduced to something essential or fundamental.

Example

What it comes down to is whether we can meet the deadline.
His argument comes down to a simple choice between right and wrong.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come down to":

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