Example: Van reformar tota la casa i no van deixar pedra sobre pedra.
Definition
"No deixar pedra sobre pedra" is a Catalan expression meaning to completely dismantle or destroy something, leaving no part intact. It is often used to describe thorough renovations or total destruction, as in rebuilding or demolishing a house entirely.
The phrase "No deixar pedra sobre pedra" literally translates to 'not leaving a stone upon a stone.' It likely originates from the literal act of demolishing buildings so thoroughly that not a single stone remains in place. This vivid imagery has made the phrase a common idiom for complete destruction or thorough renovation.
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To leave no stone unturned