plumb the depths of
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Idiomsplumb the depths ofplumb the depths (of (something))to carefully examine something in order to understand or explain it.
Who would want to plumb the depths of the criminal mind?Etymology: based on plumb line (= a cord with a heavy piece of metal attached to it, used to measure the depth of water under a ship)1. to experience extreme sadness. His wife left him in May and during the following months he plumbed the depths of despair. (usually +
of)
2. to understand something in detail, especially something that is difficult to understand. In hypnosis we plumb the depths of the unconscious. (usually +
of)
3. if something that someone does or says plumbs the depths, it is very bad. I read one review which said the show plumbed the depths of tastelessness. (often +
of)
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
plumb the depths of somethingplumb the depths (of (something))to carefully examine something in order to understand or explain it. Who would want to plumb the depths of the criminal mind?Etymology: based on plumb line (= a cord with a heavy piece of metal attached to it, used to measure the depth of water under a ship)1. to experience extreme sadness. His wife left him in May and during the following months he plumbed the depths of despair. (usually +
of)
2. to understand something in detail, especially something that is difficult to understand. In hypnosis we plumb the depths of the unconscious. (usually +
of)
3. if something that someone does or says plumbs the depths, it is very bad. I read one review which said the show plumbed the depths of tastelessness. (often +
of)
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