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

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

A government spokesperson said: "We will leave no stone unturned to build the 1.5 million homes this country desperately needs so we can drive growth and restore the dream of homeownership."

From BBC

The government says it will "leave no stone unturned" to meet the 1.5 million new homes target for England.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq Khan said the information had been published because "the mayor demanded full transparency and has consistently asked the Met to leave no stone unturned when investigating these appalling crimes".

From BBC

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