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To leave no stone unturned

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	to do everything that can be done; to use all practicable means to effect an object.
	to leave nothing untried for accomplishing one's purpose.

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We mean to leave no stone unturned to carry out our intent.

Dracula by Stoker, Bram View in context

I beg you to leave no stone unturned to bring him safely back.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context

Being very anxious to leave no stone unturned, I waited until Mr.

David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles View in context

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To lead off
To lead one a dance
To lead the way
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to learn by heart
To learn by rote
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To leave no stone unturned
To leave off
To leave one in the lurch
To leave one out in the cold
To leave one to himself
To leave out
To leave to one's self
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