get to the bottom of
Example Sentences
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He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
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
In a series of calls with HPS portfolio manager Jon Ashley, Brahmbhatt said he would get to the bottom of the invoice discrepancies, a person familiar with the conversations said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Steven, nobody wants to punish you, but we need to get to the bottom of this drastic change in your attitude and habits, and we need a commitment from you to do your work.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
