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So thorough was the investigation that no stone was left unturned.
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Narrator
So thorough was the investigation that no stone was left unturned.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should conduct a thorough investigation; leave no stone unturned.
Describing Habits
My investigations are always thorough; I leave no stone unturned.
Asking About Others
Was your investigation thorough enough? Did you leave any stone unturned?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the investigation hadn't been so thorough, some clues might have been missed.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The investigation was so comprehensive that every aspect was examined.
Casual
They really looked into everything; nothing was overlooked.
Simpler English
The investigation was very detailed; they checked everything.
Phrases to learn
thorough investigation
A detailed and comprehensive inquiry.
no stone was left unturned
Everything possible was done; nothing was overlooked.