Example: We will leave no stone unturned to find your lost keys.
Definition
"To leave no stone unturned" means to make every possible effort to achieve a goal or find something, ensuring that no option or possibility is overlooked. It implies thoroughness and determination in searching or investigating, as in the phrase: We will leave no stone unturned to find your lost keys.
Translations
no dejar piedra sin mover
geen middel onbeproefd laten
no deixar pedra sense moure
ne rien laisser au hasard
nichts unversucht lassen
Etymology
The phrase "to leave no stone unturned" originates from an ancient Greek proverb. It is said to come from the story of a general who was advised to turn over every stone in the search for hidden treasure. Over time, it evolved to mean making every possible effort to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
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"To leave no stone unturned" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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