I'm not going to leave any stone unturned

Posted by ESC on February 25, 2005

In Reply to: I'm not going to allow any stone unturned posted by Ish on February 25, 2005

: What does it mean "I'm not going to allow any stone unturned"?

: Thanks
: Ish

The expression is "leave no stone unturned." "I'll leave no stone unturned." Meaning the person is going to look everywhere, turn over every rock. The meaning has broadened to mean: I will do everything in my power.

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