From top to bottom Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɹəm/ /ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɑtəm

FRUHM TOP tuh BAH-tuhm

UK

fɹˈɒm/ /tˈɒp/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɒtəm

fruhm TOP tuh BOT-uhm

Definition

Used to describe something that covers or includes every part, or to indicate thoroughness from the highest point to the lowest.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both literal (physical direction) and figurative (complete, thorough) ways. Often used after verbs like 'clean', 'check', or 'search'. Similar to 'through and through' but specific to direction or full coverage.

• Spanish: de arriba a abajo
• Portuguese (BR): de cima a baixo
• Portuguese (PT): de cima a baixo
• Chinese (Simplified): 从上到下
• Chinese (Traditional): 從上到下
• Hindi: ऊपर से नीचे तक
• Arabic: من الأعلى إلى الأسفل
• Bengali: একদম ওপর থেকে নিচ পর্যন্ত - শুরু থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত
• Russian: сверху донизу
• Japanese: 上から下まで
• Vietnamese: từ trên xuống dưới
• Korean: 위에서 아래까지
• Turkish: baştan aşağıya
• Urdu: اوپر سے نیچے تک
• Indonesian: dari atas sampai bawah

Example Sentences

Please clean the room from top to bottom.

basic

They searched the house from top to bottom.

basic

The building was painted from top to bottom.

basic

I organized my closet from top to bottom and finally found my lost scarf.

natural

He checked every document from top to bottom before signing.

natural

My shoes were soaked from top to bottom after walking in the rain.

natural