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Old 08-Dec-2007, 02:53
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Smile we must plan everything completely/down to the last detail.

In order for our wedding to be perfect, we must plan everything completely/down to the last detail.



Do both of the above versions equally idiomatic? Which one is more often used? Thanks.
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I think they are equivalent. I suppose it depends on where you are in the country but I think "down to the last detail" is more descriptive and more common.
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Thanks, Carl.

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