Welcome to English in a Minute. The bottom is the lowest point of something, but what does it mean to get to the bottom of something? Let's listen.
Someone stole my muffins, again!
Dan, we need to get to the bottom of this. Tell me the details.
A dozen muffins out of the break room in less than 30 seconds.
Okay, I'll start dusting for fingerprints.
And I'll interview witnesses. We will get to the bottom of this.
Getting to the bottom of something means trying to solve a mystery or difficult question.
I have a feeling that getting to the bottom of this muffin mystery may take those two some time.
And that's English in a Minute.