Meaning
be essentially a matter of; reduce to
Primary Function
Stating the essential factor
Communicative Purpose
simplifying arguments, decision-making
Pattern
come down to
Core Structure
come down to
Função primária
Stating the essential factor
Propósito comunicativo
simplifying arguments, decision-making
Situações de gatilho
debates, pricing negotiations, clarifying complex issues
Contextos
everyday conversation, professional settings, academic writing
Padrão
come down to
Estrutura central
come down to
Slots de substituição
hard work, a matter of trust, the price
Colocados típicos
- ultimately
- it all comes down to
Substituições comuns
- boil down to
- be a question of
- hinge on
Erros comuns
'come down to that clause' – use gerund; misuse with nouns other than essential points.
Similar / contraste
boil down to, amount to, hinge on
Interferências
"come down to" is not synonymous with "come down with" (illness).
Família do chunk
- come-down (noun
- disappointment)
Nuance
conveys distillation of complexity into an underlying principle or cause.
Efeito pragmático
provides insight and clarity by narrowing focus to the core factor influencing a decision or outcome.
Dica de memória
down to trust
Nota
This chunk is used to simplify complex arguments or decisions by focusing on the most essential element.
Upgrade path
come down to the wire
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