Phrasal verb №44
boil down to
/bɔɪl daʊn tuː/
Meaning
To be the most basic or essential part of something
Example
The argument boils down to who will pay the rent.
The argument boils down to who will pay the rent.
Examples with the phrasal verb boil down to
After many questions, the answer boils down to saving time.
After many questions, the answer boils down to saving time.
After the long talk, their plan boiled down to two short steps.
After the long talk, their plan boiled down to two short steps.
What does this lesson boil down to?
What does this lesson boil down to?