leave no stone unturned

Idioms and Phrases

Make every possible effort, use every possible source or resource. For example, To raise ten thousand dollars to keep the shelter open, we must leave no stone unturned . This expression alludes to an ancient Greek legend about a general who buried a large treasure in his tent when he was defeated in battle. Those seeking the treasure consulted the Oracle of Delphi, who advised them to move every stone. The present form dates from the mid-1500s.

Example Sentences

In a statement, it said it will "leave no stone unturned" to ensure the child practice review is provided with "all relevant information held by the council regarding all concerns raised".

From BBC

“We will leave no stone unturned to find all potentially liable parties, to include any individual or entity who participated in or benefited from this egregious behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times

"That certainly hasn't stifled our determination to investigate this crime and leave no stone unturned to find his killer or killers," he said.

From BBC

The FBI is handling the criminal investigation into the attempted assassination and Mr Wray told the committee the agency will "leave no stone unturned".

From BBC

"We will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of this mission and welcome the collaboration of our partners in the community, industry and in particular the UK government," she said.

From BBC

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