explore all avenues

explore all avenues

To investigate or pursue every possible means to find a solution to a given problem or to achieve a desired outcome. Right now, we are exploring all avenues to catch the perpetrator of this heinous crime. We've explored all avenues, but I just can't see how we can continue to afford living in this house.
See also: all, avenue, explore
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • explore
  • be pushing at an open door
  • box clever
  • boxing
  • be boxing clever
  • along the right lines
  • under control
  • diplomacy
  • you can't win them all
  • can’t win em all
References in periodicals archive
We need to explore all avenues and efforts are needed to tap alternative energy potential of the country, emphasised the PM.
AE to help tame power crisis
'Following the fall out of our discussions, the airport had been given advance notice of our intentions thus allowing adequate time to explore all avenues to replace the carrier with another operator,' it added.
-Minoan Air to end flights from Oxford
Although Limerick would have to seek permission from Central Council to play other sports at the venue, which they would be unlikely to get, O'Riordan says they must explore all avenues.
TREATY CHIEF WANTS TO OPEN UP GROUND
The 28-year-old's one-year contract comes to an end this summer and, with City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's position still to be clarified by owner Thaksin Shinawatra, the Brazilian has revealed he will explore all avenues in pursuit of a new deal.
Geo keen to stay at City
Although this is the wave of the future, it is prudent to explore all avenues before signing a deal.
Naming rights for high school athletic facilities
I would explore all avenues and I certainly wouldn't rule out IVF."
'I'd think about IVF for a baby'