SINCE 1828
plumb the depths of
idiomDefinition of plumb the depths of
1
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: 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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