Be/lie at the bottom of something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be/lie at the bottom of something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-11-12 04:11

Meaning of Be/lie at the bottom of something

Be/lie at the bottom of something verb phrase

To be the real cause of something

His sleep deprivation lies at the bottom of his bad attitude.

Money is at the bottom of many problems and conflicts.

Other phrases about:

set (someone or something) off

1. To anger someone

2. To cause someone begin talking about something at length

3. To cause something to explode

4. To cause something to occur or activate

5. To make something distinct or attractive

6. To reduce something, especially the cost of something

bring (something) into being

To create sonething or bring something into existence 

crank up

1. To turn a crank on something in order for it to start working.

2. Used to prompt or cause someone to do something.

3. To intensify.

4. To begin.

5. To increase the volume of something.

Grammar and Usage of Be/lie at the bottom of something

Verb Forms

  • lied at the bottom of something
  • lies at the bottom of something
  • lying at the bottom of something

The verb "be/lie" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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