root of the problem

root of the problem
*the root of the problem
an understanding of the causes or basis of a problem. (*Typically: determine \root of the problem; figure out \root of the problem; find \root of the problem; get to \root of the problem; get at \root of the problem.) •

It will take a little more study to get to the root of the problem.

Let's stop avoiding the issue and get at the root of the problem.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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