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Leave no stone unturned
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Usage note: keep in mind
Leave no stone unturned means examine every reasonable possibility while searching or trying to achieve something. It often promises a thorough effort. It is an idiom rather than a literal instruction, and it does not guarantee that the search will succeed.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The police left no stone unturned in their search for the missing child.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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To try every possible way to achieve something.
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Leave no stone unturned — To try every possible way to achieve something.
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To try every possible way to achieve something.
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More examples in context
- We left no stone unturned in looking for the missing notebook.
- The research team promised to leave no stone unturned when checking the records.
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Does a promise to leave no stone unturned guarantee that a missing item will be found?
Check your answer
No. It promises a thorough search, not a certain result. The strength of the expression concerns effort and completeness.
Use it in your own words
Write one new situation where leave no stone unturned fits. Explain the situation in plain English first, then rewrite it using the expression. Check that the tone and meaning suit your audience.