be at the bottom of something
be at the bottom of (something)
To be the fundamental cause of something. Stubbornness is at the bottom of every unresolved disagreement.
See also: bottom, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be at the bottom of something
If something is at the bottom of a situation, it is the real cause of it. Remember that pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes. Note: You can also say that something lies at the bottom of a situation. This decision quite probably lies at the bottom of the colony's current discontent.
See also: bottom, of, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
be/lie at the ˈbottom of something
be the basic cause of something: Racist feelings almost certainly lie at the bottom of these recent attacks.See also: bottom, lie, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be at the bottom of (something)
- lie at the bottom of (something)
- be/lie at the bottom of something
- at bottom
- at the bottom of the hour
- the bottom of the hour
- from the bottom of (one's) heart
- from the bottom of heart
- from the bottom of my heart
- from the bottom of your heart