Definition
(to get to) the root of a problem: (to find) the original cause of a problem
a root: the underground part of a plant which absorbs nutrients from the soil
- "I'm pleased to say that I've got to the root of the problem with Galeries Falayette."
- "I think the root of the problem may be that we have a British catering company."
- "But you have gotten to the root of the problem. I like that."
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