Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The police LEFT NO STONE UNTURNED in their search for the missing child.

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To leave no stone unturned is to try every possible way.

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Searched only the fields reads "stone" literally, and gave up is the opposite.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "leave no stone unturned"
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.The police LEFT NO STONE UNTURNED in their search for the missing child.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The police LEFT NO STONE UNTURNED in their search for the missing child.