get to the bottom of
Example Sentences
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Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
The sport survived because fans believed someone independent would get to the bottom of the scandal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
He added that he wanted to "get to the bottom of the problems once and for all, work out how we fix them, whether we can fix them".
From BBC • Feb. 20, 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
