get to the bottom of
idiom
: to find out the true reason for or cause of (something)
Police are working furiously to get to the bottom of this recent string of violent crimes.
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The breached companies also attest to their determination to get to the bottom of the hacks, and to their commitment to customer security.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Although bone cancer isn’t common and symptoms are more likely to be caused by other health conditions, such as an injury, symptoms that don’t go away should be talked about with a healthcare provider to get to the bottom of what’s causing them.
—Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
To get to the bottom of it all, Refinery29 Australia chatted with Season 16 contestant Sumeet Saigal, who divulged all the details about how the MasterChef kitchen avoids food waste.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 6 June 2024
Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan want to see a revival
Jan. 16, 2024
Magee, who now owns the Sneaky Fox vodka company, decided to get to the bottom of the matter.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Although bone cancer isn’t common and symptoms are more likely to be caused by other health conditions, such as an injury, symptoms that don’t go away should be talked about with a healthcare provider to get to the bottom of what’s causing them.
—Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
To get to the bottom of it all, Refinery29 Australia chatted with Season 16 contestant Sumeet Saigal, who divulged all the details about how the MasterChef kitchen avoids food waste.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 6 June 2024
Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan want to see a revival
Jan. 16, 2024
Magee, who now owns the Sneaky Fox vodka company, decided to get to the bottom of the matter.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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“Get to the bottom of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to%20the%20bottom%20of. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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