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UK//nəʊ stəʊn wɪl ɡəʊ ʌnˈtɜːnd//US//noʊ stoʊn wɪl ɡoʊ ʌnˈtɜrnd//

Meaning of No stone will go unturned

To make every possible effort to find or achieve something.

In simple words: Everything possible will be done.

No stone will go unturned in a sentence

  • The team is committed; no stone will go unturned in their search for the missing child.
  • To win this contract, they will ensure that no stone will go unturned.
  • During the investigation, the police stated that no stone will go unturned.

How to use No stone will go unturned

Use this idiom when emphasizing thoroughness in a task or effort. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone idiom

Memory hint

Picture a detective searching every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned.

Related words

Collocations with No stone will go unturned

  • leave no stone unturned
  • search for clues
  • make every effort
  • thorough investigation
  • maximum effort

Synonyms for No stone will go unturned

  • spare no effort
  • leave no stone unturned
  • go all out
  • do everything possible
  • search high and low

Common mistakes with No stone will go unturned

  • Often confused with similar idioms like 'leave no stone unturned'.
  • Misused in contexts that don’t imply thoroughness.
  • Incorrectly simplified, losing the idiomatic meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about No stone will go unturned

What does No stone will go unturned mean?

Everything possible will be done.

What is the definition of No stone will go unturned?

To make every possible effort to find or achieve something.

How do you use No stone will go unturned in a sentence?

The team is committed; no stone will go unturned in their search for the missing child.

Can you give another example of No stone will go unturned?

To win this contract, they will ensure that no stone will go unturned.

What are synonyms for No stone will go unturned?

Common alternatives include spare no effort, leave no stone unturned, go all out, do everything possible, search high and low.

What words go with No stone will go unturned?

It commonly pairs with leave no stone unturned, search for clues, make every effort, thorough investigation, maximum effort.

What are common mistakes when using No stone will go unturned?

Often confused with similar idioms like 'leave no stone unturned'. Misused in contexts that don’t imply thoroughness. Incorrectly simplified, losing the idiomatic meaning.

How do you pronounce No stone will go unturned?

US: //noʊ stoʊn wɪl ɡoʊ ʌnˈtɜrnd//, UK: //nəʊ stəʊn wɪl ɡəʊ ʌnˈtɜːnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use No stone will go unturned?

Use this idiom when emphasizing thoroughness in a task or effort. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts.