get to the bottom of

Example Sentences

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It allows leagues to say: “We handed this off to an independent authority with real investigative power. They will get to the bottom of it.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The “Iron Man 2” villain said he didn’t know who started the GoFundMe but assured fans he would speak to his lawyer and get to the bottom of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

And he’s still trying to get to the bottom of it!

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Her brother, Zak White, tells BBC Newsbeat: "I don't think we're ever going to get to the bottom of what happened and get a fair punishment."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“I said enough! It’s clear something is amiss here, but there’s no time to get to the bottom of this. You know how I feel about cheating.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman