Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
when-you-come-it-comes-down-to-it
idiomatic expression
/wɛn juː kʌm ɪt kʌmz daʊn tu ɪt/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize the most important fact or the essential point in a discussion or situation.
Examples
- When you come it comes down to it, we all want the same thing: happiness.
- She has many opinions, but when you come it comes down to it, it’s her choice that matters.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that when you strip away all the extra details, the core issue becomes clear.
Synonyms
- Ultimately
- In the end
- At the core
