To discover the root cause of something, to find out and investigate the actual cause of matter
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- In 16th century many writers used this expression. We know the bottom means the root or starting point of something. When you give a deep insight into something, research it thoroughly and have enough investigation, you get to the bottom of something. It depicts how something gets started, or the real cause of something.
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Submitted on February 25, 2019
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