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- 23-Oct-2009, 20:40 #1
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Leave No Stone Unturned Hi! Could you explain me what does this expression mean?
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- 23-Oct-2009, 20:44 #2
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Re: Leave No Stone Unturned Basically, it means to do everything in one's power.
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- 23-Oct-2009, 20:46 #3
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Re: Leave No Stone Unturned It means to perform all the efforts and try all the possible means for something...
Originally Posted by Lipa7 
Hi! Could you explain me what does this expression mean?
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Leave no stone unturned - Idiom Definition - UsingEnglish.com
leave no stone unturned - definition of leave no stone unturned by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
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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