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

"When she comes skiing, it's nice to get to the bottom of the piste, win or lose, and have this furry ball of love waiting for me."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 19, 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

“And I don’t want you to think that I’ve forgotten about your costume, either. We’ll try to get to the bottom of things in the coming days when things settle down.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina