the lowdown

noun [S]

/ˈləʊ.daʊn/

/ˈloʊ-/

Definition

› the most important facts and information about something: Our fashion editor gives you the lowdown on winter coats for this season.Information and messages

(Definition of the lowdown noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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