Example: We moeten de onderste steen boven krijgen om het probleem op te lossen.
Definition
"De onderste steen boven krijgen" is a Dutch expression meaning to uncover the hidden truth or reveal the real facts behind a situation, especially after investigation or effort. It implies getting to the bottom of a problem or mystery to fully understand it.
Translations
to uncover the truth
llegar al fondo del asunto
arribar al fons de la qüestió
faire toute la lumière
die Wahrheit ans Licht bringen
venire a capo
descobrir a verdade
Etymology
The phrase "de onderste steen boven krijgen" literally means 'to get the bottom stone on top.' It originates from the idea of turning over stones to find something hidden underneath. Did you know? It emphasizes thoroughness in discovering what lies beneath the surface.
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"De onderste steen boven krijgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to uncover the truth