The police want to get to the bottom of this mystery.
get to the bottom of
idiomTo come to understand, discover the truth about, or solve.
The manager held a meeting to get to the bottom of why the project was failing.
The detective spent weeks analyzing the evidence, determined to get to the bottom of the strange events occurring in the quiet village.
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bet one's bottom dollar
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.
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bottom dollar
The last of one's money; all of one's money.
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bottom fishing
Buying, or seeking opportunities to buy, investment securities or other valuable properties at a time when markets are depressed and prices are low.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bottom of the ninth
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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bottom out
Of a vehicle, to touch or drag along the ground or other surface.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.