Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plumb-the-depths
idiomatic expression
/plʌm ðə dɛpθs/
Definition
To explore or investigate thoroughly, especially in a comprehensive or extensive manner.
Examples
- In her research, she decided to plumb the depths of ancient literature.
- During the meeting, we will plumb the depths of our financial strategy.
- He likes to plumb the depths of the ocean during his scuba dives.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of diving deep into a subject or a situation to understand it completely.
Synonyms
- explore
- investigate
- dive into
- delve into
