boil down to

US /bɔɪl daʊn tuː/
UK /bɔɪl daʊn tuː/
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to be the main or most important result or reason for something

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The whole argument boils down to a simple misunderstanding.
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Ultimately, success boils down to hard work and dedication.
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amount tocome down tobe essentiallybe reducible tobe the essence of
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