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
“Yes, of course it does. Well, you had better ask Mrs. Danvers to come here and we’ll get to the bottom of it. What ornament was it, anyway?”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
