plumb the depths of
Definition of plumb the depths of
1 literary : to examine (something) in a careful and complete way in order to understand it The play plumbs the depths of human nature.
2 : to experience a lot of (something) someone who has plumbed the depths of loss/pain
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Word by Word Definitions
: a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
: straight down or up : vertically
: to a complete degree : absolutely
: in a direct manner : exactly
: to weight with lead
: to measure the depth of with a plumb
: to examine minutely and critically
: exactly vertical or true
: thorough, complete
: a deep place in a body of water
: a part that is far from the outside or surface
: abyss
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