Boil down to
/bɔɪl daʊn tə/B2
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1. To summarize or reduce something to its basic elements or essence.
- The debate boiled down to a question of ethics.
- After hours of discussion, the plan boiled down to three main goals.
2. To mean or result in something as a final outcome.
- The success of the project boiled down to effective teamwork.
- In the end, it all boils down to making the customers happy.
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