leave no stone unturned

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

"This government will leave no stone unturned, because that money belongs to taxpayers."

From BBC

But he added that they were still "working 24/7" and "leaving no stone unturned".

From BBC

Chiang said that "through today's high-intensity drill, we will thoroughly and comprehensively review the existing defence mechanisms, leaving no stone unturned."

From Barron's

An investigator’s job is to leave no stone unturned, no matter how distant from subject or crime, and Epstein dedicated his socialite life to amassing a heap of pebbles.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're very comfortable with how we prepare because we leave no stone unturned."

From BBC

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