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See: LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED.

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leave no stone unturned

[leave no stone unturned] {v. phr.} To try in every way; miss no chance; do everything possible. - Usually used in the negative. * /The police will leave no stone […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stone

[stone] See: [CAST THE FIRST STONE], [HEART OF STONE], [KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE], [LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED], [PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES], [ROLLING […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

all out

[all out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With all your strength, power, or determination; to the best of your ability; without holding back. - Usually used in the phrase "go all out". […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

move heaven and earth

[move heaven and earth] {v. phr.} To try every way; do everything you can. * /Joe moved heaven and earth to be sent to Washington./ Compare: [LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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